Athol-royalston School District
School District · Athol, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,735
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,735
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#231 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,735
$1,636 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,596 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
About Athol-royalston
Athol-royalston is a Athol, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,596 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $19,735 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Athol-royalston demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Athol Community Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.2/10.
In standardized testing, Athol-royalston students show an average math proficiency of 31.3% and ELA proficiency of 34.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Athol-royalston, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Athol-royalston with test data.
Schools in Athol-royalston
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Athol
- Total Enrollment
- 1,596
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Athol-royalston?
Athol-royalston has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Athol-royalston?
The average composite rating for Athol-royalston is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Athol-royalston?
Athol-royalston spends $19,735 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Athol-royalston?
The average student-teacher ratio in Athol-royalston is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Athol-royalston?
Athol Community Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Athol-royalston with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What are the test scores in Athol-royalston?
Across schools in Athol-royalston with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Athol-royalston compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Athol-royalston has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 4 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Athol-royalston 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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