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Leominster School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,000 students in Leominster School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Leominster School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
6,000 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
435 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Leominster School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#284 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
190 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,478 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
24%
# Black Students
541 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%
# White Students
2,505 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
42%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
273 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
124
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
387
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
468
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
414
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
440
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
452
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
441
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
447
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
461
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
482
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
488
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
470
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
461
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
453
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
12
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,266 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,048 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,266
$23,913
Spending / Student
$17,048
$24,672
Best Leominster School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fall Brook
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Decicco Dr
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7745
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7745
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
Leominster Center For Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
122 Granite Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7740
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7740
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Johnny Appleseed
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
845 Main Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7765
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7765
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: #44.
Center For Technical Education Innovation
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 Granite Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7735
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7735
Grades: 9-12
| 800 students
Rank: #55.
Leominster High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 Granite Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7715
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7715
Grades: 9-12
| 1,034 students
Rank: #66.
Sky View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Kennedy Way
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7780
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7780
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #77.
Samoset School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Decicco Dr
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7725
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7725
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Rank: #88.
Frances Drake School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Viscoloid Ave
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7751
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7751
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #99.
Northwest
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Stearns Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7756
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7756
Grades: K-5
| 727 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bennett
Magnet School
145 Pleasant Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7704
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7704
Grades: PK
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School
Magnet School
100 Decicco Drive
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7761
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7761
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Priest Street
Magnet School
115 Priest Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7761
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7761
Grades: K
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leominster School District?
Leominster School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,000 students.
What is the rank of Leominster School District?
Leominster School District is ranked #282 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leominster School District?
42% of Leominster School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leominster School District?
Leominster School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Leominster School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,048 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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