For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,015 students in Wareham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Wareham School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
4 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
2,015 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Wareham 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 70-74% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#363 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
30 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
195 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
24%
# Black Students
149 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
1,372 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
68%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
251 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
64
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
185
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
180
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
160
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
183
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
208
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
12
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $44,913 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 83% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,563 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 90% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$44,913
$23,913
Spending / Student
$46,563
$24,672
Best Wareham School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3500
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Wareham Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3550
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3550
Grades: 5-7
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Wareham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Grades: PK-4
| 919 students
Rank: #44.
Wareham Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3510
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3510
Grades: 8-12
| 626 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wareham School District?
Wareham School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,015 students.
What is the rank of Wareham School District?
Wareham School District is ranked #361 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Wareham School District?
68% of Wareham School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wareham School District?
Wareham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Wareham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,563 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 90% over four school years.
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