Andover School District
School District · Andover, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,448
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,448
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Andover?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Andover 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.
Henry C Sanborn Elementary
Andover · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Doherty Middle
Andover · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bancroft Elementary
Andover · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#12 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,294
+$2,923 vs Massachusetts median
District size
5,448 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Andover ranks #12 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Andover's schools with real test data average 8.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Henry C Sanborn Elementary (9.5/10), Doherty Middle (9.4/10), and Bancroft Elementary (9.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Andover
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry C Sanborn Elementary | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Doherty Middle | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Bancroft Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Andover West Middle | 9.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Wood Hill Middle School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 6 | South Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Andover High | 8.5 / 10 |
| 8 | High Plain Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | West Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Andover
Andover is a Andover, Massachusetts school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 5,448 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. District-level spending was $24,294 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Andover is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Henry C Sanborn Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Andover students show an average math proficiency of 69.0% and ELA proficiency of 71.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Andover, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Andover with test data.
Schools in Andover
10 schoolsElementary Schools5
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Andover
- Total Enrollment
- 5,448
- Teachers (FTE)
- 468
- District spending per student
- $24,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Andover?
Andover has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Andover?
The average composite rating for Andover is 8.5/10. 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 Andover?
Andover's district-level spending was $24,294 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 Andover?
The average student-teacher ratio in Andover is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Andover?
Henry C Sanborn Elementary is the highest-rated school in Andover with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Andover?
Across schools in Andover with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Andover compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Andover has an average school rating of 8.5/10 across 10 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
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.6%
How we rate schools
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Compare Andover 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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