Acton-boxborough School District
School District · Acton, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,099
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,099
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Acton-boxborough?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Acton-boxborough as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Raymond J Grey Junior High
Acton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paul P Gates Elementary School
Acton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Acton-boxborough Regional High
Acton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#61 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,933
$438 vs Massachusetts median
District size
5,099 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Acton-boxborough ranks #61 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Acton-boxborough's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Raymond J Grey Junior High (8.9/10), Paul P Gates Elementary School (8.9/10), and Acton-boxborough Regional High (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Acton-boxborough
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raymond J Grey Junior High | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Paul P Gates Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Acton-boxborough Regional High | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Luther Conant School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Mccarthy-towne School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Blanchard Memorial School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | C.t. Douglas Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Merriam School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Acton-boxborough
Acton-boxborough is a Acton, Massachusetts school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 5,099 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. District-level spending was $20,933 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Acton-boxborough is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Paul P Gates Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Acton-boxborough students show an average math proficiency of 70.7% and ELA proficiency of 72.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Acton-boxborough, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Acton-boxborough with test data.
Schools in Acton-boxborough
9 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Acton
- Total Enrollment
- 5,099
- Teachers (FTE)
- 396
- District spending per student
- $20,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Acton-boxborough?
Acton-boxborough has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Acton-boxborough?
The average composite rating for Acton-boxborough is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Acton-boxborough?
Acton-boxborough's district-level spending was $20,933 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Acton-boxborough?
The average student-teacher ratio in Acton-boxborough is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Acton-boxborough?
Paul P Gates Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Acton-boxborough with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Acton-boxborough?
Across schools in Acton-boxborough with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Acton-boxborough compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Acton-boxborough has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare Acton-boxborough with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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