Top Rankings
Wakefield 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 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,382 students in Wakefield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Wakefield School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
7 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
3,382 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
295 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wakefield School District, which is ranked within the top 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 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
26%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
80%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,954 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,685 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,954
$23,855
Spending / Student
$20,685
$24,613
Best Wakefield School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Memorial High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6440
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Greenwood
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1030 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6460
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6460
Gr: K-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Woodville School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6469
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6469
Gr: PK-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Walton
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 Davidson Road
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6494
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6494
Gr: K-4 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Galvin Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6410
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6410
Gr: 5-8 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Dolbeare
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Lowell Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6480
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6480
Gr: K-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
11 Paul Avenue
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6420
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6420
Gr: PK | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wakefield School District?
Wakefield School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,382 students.
What is the rank of Wakefield School District?
Wakefield School District is ranked #121 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield School District?
80% of Wakefield School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wakefield School District?
Wakefield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Wakefield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,685 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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