Groton-Dunstable School District

344 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Groton-Dunstable School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,305 students in Groton-Dunstable School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Groton-Dunstable School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
2,305 Students
921,371 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
78,182 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Groton-Dunstable School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 394 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#45 out of 397 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Groton-Dunstable  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Groton-Dunstable  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Groton-Dunstable  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Groton-Dunstable  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Groton-Dunstable  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.65
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
183 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
92 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
25%
# Black Students
43 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
1,891 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
82%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
75
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
146
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
156
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
177
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
170
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
179
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
187
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
182
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
179
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
175
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
5
1,798

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,439 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,799 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Groton-Dunstable  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$50 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Groton-Dunstable  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,439
$23,714
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Groton-Dunstable  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,799
$24,468
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Groton-Dunstable  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Groton-Dunstable School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Groton Dunstable Regional
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
703 Chicoppe Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6362
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Swallow/union School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
522 Main Street
Dunstable, MA 01827
(978) 649-7281
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Florence Roche School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
342 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6665
Grades: K-4
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
346 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6155
Grades: 5-8
| 713 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boutwell School
78 Hollis Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-2297
Grades: PK
| 75 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Groton-Dunstable School District?
Groton-Dunstable School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,305 students.
What is the rank of Groton-Dunstable School District?
Groton-Dunstable School District is ranked #46 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Groton-Dunstable School District?
82% of Groton-Dunstable School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Groton-Dunstable School District?
Groton-Dunstable School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Groton-Dunstable School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,799 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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