Chelmsford School District
School District · Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,130
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,130
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Chelmsford?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chelmsford 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.
South Row
Chelmsford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chelmsford High
North Chelmsford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Col Moses Parker School
Chelmsford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#163 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,243
$3,128 vs Massachusetts median
District size
5,130 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Chelmsford ranks #163 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Chelmsford's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Row (7.5/10), Chelmsford High (7.2/10), and Col Moses Parker School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Chelmsford
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Row | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Chelmsford High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Col Moses Parker School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Mccarthy Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Byam School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Charles D Harrington | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Center Elementary School | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chelmsford
Chelmsford is a Chelmsford, Massachusetts school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 5,130 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. District-level spending was $18,243 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Chelmsford demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Row, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Chelmsford students show an average math proficiency of 60.5% and ELA proficiency of 65.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Chelmsford, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chelmsford with test data.
Schools in Chelmsford
8 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Chelmsford
- Total Enrollment
- 5,130
- Teachers (FTE)
- 381
- District spending per student
- $18,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chelmsford?
The average composite rating for Chelmsford is 5.7/10. 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 Chelmsford?
Chelmsford's district-level spending was $18,243 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 Chelmsford?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chelmsford is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chelmsford?
South Row is the highest-rated school in Chelmsford with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Chelmsford?
Across schools in Chelmsford with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chelmsford compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Chelmsford has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 8 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Chelmsford 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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