Top Rankings
Lexington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,845 students in Lexington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Lexington School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Lexington School District are Lexington High School, Wm Diamond Middle School and Jonas Clarke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Lexington School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
6,845 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
624 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Lexington School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 96% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 397 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
44%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,058 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
45%
7%
# Hispanic Students
346 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
24%
# Black Students
277 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
2,599 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
38%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
551 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
75
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
347
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
403
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
409
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
477
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
531
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
535
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
566
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
575
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
624
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
593
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
591
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
540
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
579
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,569 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,445 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$189 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$188 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,569
$23,913
Spending / Student
$27,445
$24,672
Best Lexington School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lexington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
251 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2320
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2320
Grades: 9-12
| 2,303 students
Rank: #22.
Wm Diamond Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Hancock Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2460
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2460
Grades: 6-8
| 942 students
Rank: #33.
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 Stedman Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2450
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2450
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #44.
Maria Hastings
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Crosby Road
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-5800
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-5800
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #55.
Bowman
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Philip Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2500
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2500
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
Bridge
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Middleby Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2510
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2510
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #77.
Joseph Estabrook
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 Grove Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2520
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2520
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #88.
Fiske
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Adams Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 541-5001
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 541-5001
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #99.
Harrington
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Lowell Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-0012
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-0012
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lexington Children's Place
Magnet School
328 Lowell Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-5823
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-5823
Grades: PK
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lexington School District?
Lexington School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,845 students.
What is the rank of Lexington School District?
Lexington School District is ranked #3 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 1%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington School District?
45% of Lexington School District students are Asian, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington School District?
Lexington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Lexington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,445 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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