Belmont School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,424 students in Belmont 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 Belmont School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Belmont School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 394 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 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,046 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
24%
7%
# Hispanic Students
239 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
25%
# Black Students
183 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
2,562 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
58%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
362 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
69
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
236
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
290
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
328
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
302
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
358
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
349
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
364
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
354
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
312
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
398
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
371
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
363
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
330
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,798
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,314 is higher than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,330 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Belmont School District?
Belmont School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,424 students.
What is the rank of Belmont School District?
Belmont School District is ranked #4 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont School District?
58% of Belmont School District students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belmont School District?
Belmont School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Belmont School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,330 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,424 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
