Stoneham School District

149 Franklin Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,280 students in Stoneham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Stoneham School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
2,280 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Stoneham 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#129 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Stoneham  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stoneham  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.
55%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stoneham  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.
51%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Stoneham  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.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Stoneham  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.64
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
139 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
255 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
24%
# Black Students
70 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,706 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
75%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
87
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
182
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
186
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
187
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
176
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
186
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
177
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
153
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
144
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
152
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
144
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
5
1,618

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,921 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,157 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Stoneham  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
$51 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Stoneham  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
$21,921
$23,913
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Stoneham  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
$22,157
$24,672
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Stoneham  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 Stoneham School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11 Summer Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3880
Grades: PK-4
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Stoneham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
149 Franklin Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3810
Grades: 9-12
| 619 students
Rank: #33.
Robin Hood
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
70 Oak Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3870
Grades: PK-4
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Colonial Park
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Avalon Road
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3890
Grades: PK-4
| 241 students
Rank: #55.
Stoneham Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3840
Grades: 5-8
| 678 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stoneham School District?
Stoneham School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,280 students.
What is the rank of Stoneham School District?
Stoneham School District is ranked #128 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Stoneham School District?
75% of Stoneham School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stoneham School District?
Stoneham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Stoneham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,157 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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