Top Rankings
Concord School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,946 students in Concord School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Concord School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
1,946 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Concord School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 397 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
154 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
146 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
24%
# Black Students
73 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
1,425 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
73%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
147 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
187
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
191
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
202
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
217
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
225
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
220
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
214
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
225
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
211
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,211 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,162 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,211
$23,913
Spending / Student
$28,162
$24,672
Best Concord School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alcott
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
93 Laurel Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Willard
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
185 Powder Mill Rd
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1340
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1340
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Thoreau
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Prairie Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1300
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Concord Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
835 Old Marlboro Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1380
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1380
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Concord School District?
Concord School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,946 students.
What is the rank of Concord School District?
Concord School District is ranked #34 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Concord School District?
73% of Concord School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Concord School District?
Concord School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Concord School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,162 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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