Needham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,525 students in Needham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Needham School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Needham School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 98% 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
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
603 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
11%
7%
# Hispanic Students
385 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
24%
# Black Students
180 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
4,001 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
73%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
337 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
418
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
389
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
433
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
421
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
434
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
436
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
446
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
443
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
375
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
417
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
428
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
421
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
379
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 $26,126 is higher 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 $24,706 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Needham School District?
Needham School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,525 students.
What is the rank of Needham School District?
Needham School District is ranked #22 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Needham School District?
73% of Needham School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Needham School District?
Needham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Needham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,706 is higher 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: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,525 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
