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Wachusett School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,739 students in Wachusett School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Wachusett School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
13 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
6,739 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
484 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Wachusett School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 397 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
199 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
516 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
24%
# Black Students
212 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
5,609 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
83%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
188 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
130
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
467
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
527
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
527
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
493
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
521
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
492
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
556
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
557
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
539
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
447
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
490
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
493
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
482
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
18
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,203 in this school district is less 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 $17,199 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$116 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,203
$23,913
Spending / Student
$17,199
$24,672
Best Wachusett School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wachusett Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6771
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6771
Grades: 9-12
| 1,930 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Prince
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Sterling Road
Princeton, MA 01541
(978) 464-2110
Princeton, MA 01541
(978) 464-2110
Grades: K-8
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Dawson
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Salisbury Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6828
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6828
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #44.
Houghton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32 Boutelle Road
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-2333
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-2333
Grades: K-4
| 328 students
Rank: #55.
Mountview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
270 Shrewsbury Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-5577
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-5577
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #66.
Chocksett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Boutelle Road
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-6552
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-6552
Grades: 5-8
| 279 students
Rank: #77.
Central Tree Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
281 Main Street
Rutland, MA 01543
(508) 886-0073
Rutland, MA 01543
(508) 886-0073
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #88.
Davis Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
78 Jamieson Road
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-1754
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-1754
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #99.
Glenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Glenwood Road
Rutland, MA 01543
(508) 886-0399
Rutland, MA 01543
(508) 886-0399
Grades: 3-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1010.
Leroy E.mayo
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Bullard Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-3203
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-3203
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1111.
Paxton Center
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 West Street
Paxton, MA 01612
(508) 798-8576
Paxton, MA 01612
(508) 798-8576
Grades: K-8
| 454 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1745 Main Street
Jefferson, MA 01522
(508) 829-4786
Jefferson, MA 01522
(508) 829-4786
Grades: PK
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
Naquag Elementary School
Magnet School
285 Main Street
Rutland, MA 01543
(508) 886-2901
Rutland, MA 01543
(508) 886-2901
Grades: K-2
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wachusett School District?
Wachusett School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,739 students.
What is the rank of Wachusett School District?
Wachusett School District is ranked #109 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wachusett School District?
83% of Wachusett School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wachusett School District?
Wachusett School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Wachusett School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,199 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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