Bellingham School District
School District · Bellingham, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,417
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,417
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Bellingham?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bellingham 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.
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School
Bellingham · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bellingham High School
Bellingham · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stall Brook
Bellingham · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#189 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,417
+$2,046 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,990 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Bellingham ranks #189 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Bellingham's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School (6.5/10), Bellingham High School (6.3/10), and Stall Brook (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bellingham
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Bellingham High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Stall Brook | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Bellingham Memorial School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bellingham
Bellingham is a Bellingham, Massachusetts school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,990 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $23,417 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Bellingham demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Bellingham students show an average math proficiency of 42.6% and ELA proficiency of 46.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bellingham, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bellingham with test data.
Schools in Bellingham
6 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Bellingham
- Total Enrollment
- 1,990
- Teachers (FTE)
- 154
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bellingham?
Bellingham has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bellingham?
The average composite rating for Bellingham is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bellingham?
Bellingham spends $23,417 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bellingham?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bellingham is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bellingham?
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bellingham with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Bellingham?
Across schools in Bellingham with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bellingham compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Bellingham has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 6 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.3%
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Compare Bellingham 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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