Lexington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,845 students in Lexington 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 Lexington School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Lexington School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 96% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,058 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
45%
7%
# Hispanic Students
346 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
24%
# Black Students
277 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
2,599 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
38%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
551 Students
40,167 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:
75
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
347
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
403
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
409
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
477
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
531
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
535
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
566
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
575
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
624
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
593
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
591
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
540
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
579
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,569 is higher 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 $27,445 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lexington School District?
Lexington School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,845 students.
What is the rank of Lexington School District?
Lexington School District is ranked #3 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 1%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington School District?
45% of Lexington School District students are Asian, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington School District?
Lexington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Lexington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,445 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,845 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 20% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
