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).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">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.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,739 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
