Top Rankings
Quincy 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 2 public preschools serving 565 students in Quincy School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Massachusetts.
Public Preschools in Quincy School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
19 Schools
568 Schools
# Students
9,649 Students
206,989 Students
# Teachers
721 Teachers
17,781 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Quincy School District, which is ranked within the top 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 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#178 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
# American Indian Students
18 Students
514 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,789 Students
11,935 Students
% Asian Students
39%
6%
# Hispanic Students
858 Students
61,441 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
30%
# Black Students
814 Students
25,234 Students
% Black Students
9%
12%
# White Students
3,683 Students
97,761 Students
% White Students
38%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
161 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
448 Students
9,857 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
322
29,964
# Students in K Grade:
692
33,226
# Students in 1st Grade:
705
31,595
# Students in 2nd Grade:
722
28,242
# Students in 3rd Grade:
697
24,458
# Students in 4th Grade:
700
23,085
# Students in 5th Grade:
720
18,611
# Students in 6th Grade:
719
7,774
# Students in 7th Grade:
684
3,677
# Students in 8th Grade:
717
4,130
# Students in 9th Grade:
747
564
# Students in 10th Grade:
745
572
# Students in 11th Grade:
735
531
# Students in 12th Grade:
718
486
# Ungraded Students:
26
74
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,469 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,609 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$207 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$199 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,469
$23,913
Spending / Student
$20,609
$24,672
Best Quincy School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Snug Harbor Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 Palmer Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8763
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8763
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
100 Brooks Avenue
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8742
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8742
Grades: PK
| 165 students
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
