Wellesley 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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,158 students in Wellesley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Wellesley School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Wellesley School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 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
0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
701 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
17%
7%
# Hispanic Students
265 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
24%
# Black Students
159 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
2,708 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
65%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
318 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:
89
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
248
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
299
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
268
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
293
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
307
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
320
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
297
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
306
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
319
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
356
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
339
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
349
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
368
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 $32,040 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,080 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Wellesley School District?
Wellesley School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,158 students.
What is the rank of Wellesley School District?
Wellesley School District is ranked #14 out of 395 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 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wellesley School District?
65% of Wellesley School District students are White, 17% 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 Wellesley School District?
Wellesley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Wellesley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,080 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,158 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 20% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
