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Lee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 659 students in Lee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Lee School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
659 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#241 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
14%
26%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
80%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,551 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,323 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,551
$23,855
Spending / Student
$25,323
$24,613
Best Lee School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Greylock Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2781
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Greylock Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-0336
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-0336
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lee School District?
Lee School District manages 2 public schools serving 659 students.
What is the rank of Lee School District?
Lee School District is ranked #241 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lee School District?
80% of Lee School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lee School District?
Lee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Lee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,323 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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