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Wilmington 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 7 public schools serving 2,756 students in Wilmington 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 Wilmington School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and 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
2,756 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wilmington 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 94% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#139 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
26%
% Black
2%
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 $25,258 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,616 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,258
$23,855
Spending / Student
$26,616
$24,613
Best Wilmington School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmington High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
159 Church Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6060
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
North Intermediate
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Salem Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6040
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6040
Gr: 4-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
West Intermediate
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22 Carter Lane
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6050
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6050
Gr: 4-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Shawsheen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
298 Shawsheen Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6030
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6030
Gr: 1-3 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Woburn Street
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
227 Woburn Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6020
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6020
Gr: 1-3 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Wilmington Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Carter Lane
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6080
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6080
Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
17 Boutwell Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6070
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6070
Gr: PK-K | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilmington School District?
Wilmington School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,756 students.
What is the rank of Wilmington School District?
Wilmington School District is ranked #142 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington School District?
80% of Wilmington School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilmington School District?
Wilmington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Wilmington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,616 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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