Top Rankings
Hamilton-Wenham 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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,653 students in Hamilton-Wenham 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 Hamilton-Wenham School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
1,653 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Hamilton-Wenham School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 395 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 397 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
73 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
24%
# Black Students
8 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
1,433 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
87%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
136
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
129
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
128
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
134
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
106
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
108
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,632 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,677 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,632
$23,913
Spending / Student
$23,677
$24,672
Best Hamilton-Wenham School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton-wenham Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0400
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Bessie Buker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 School Street
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-5324
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-5324
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Miles River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
787 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0399
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0399
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Winthrop School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5340
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Cutler School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
237 Asbury Street
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5330
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5330
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton-Wenham School District?
Hamilton-Wenham School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,653 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton-Wenham School District?
Hamilton-Wenham School District is ranked #44 out of 395 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 Hamilton-Wenham School District?
87% of Hamilton-Wenham School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton-Wenham School District?
Hamilton-Wenham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Hamilton-Wenham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,677 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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