Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wessagusset ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Wessagusset ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wessagusset is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Wessagusset?
328 students attend Wessagusset.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Wessagusset students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wessagusset?
Wessagusset has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wessagusset offer ?
Wessagusset offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
Nothing but good memories of this place... I remember the teachers being great. Trips to the library made my day. I remember plenty of field trips to many historical places around the Weymouth area (including Boston). The school itself had a great feel to it.
Man... I miss being a kid!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - juju8
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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