Chelsea School District
School District · Chelsea, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,435
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,435
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Chelsea?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chelsea 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.
William a Berkowitz Elementary
Chelsea · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Edgar a Hooks Elementary
Chelsea · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy
Chelsea · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#179 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,435
+$64 vs Massachusetts median
District size
6,148 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Chelsea ranks #179 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Chelsea's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are William a Berkowitz Elementary (8.1/10), Edgar a Hooks Elementary (6.6/10), and Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Chelsea
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | William a Berkowitz Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Edgar a Hooks Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Joseph A. Browne School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Chelsea Opportunity Academy | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Chelsea High | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Frank M Sokolowski Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Clark Avenue School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 9 | George F. Kelly Elementary | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chelsea
Chelsea is a Chelsea, Massachusetts school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 6,148 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $21,435 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Chelsea demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is William a Berkowitz Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Chelsea students show an average math proficiency of 24.6% and ELA proficiency of 27.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Chelsea, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chelsea with test data.
Schools in Chelsea
11 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Chelsea
- Total Enrollment
- 6,148
- Teachers (FTE)
- 490
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chelsea?
Chelsea has 11 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chelsea?
The average composite rating for Chelsea is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Chelsea?
Chelsea spends $21,435 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chelsea?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chelsea is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chelsea?
William a Berkowitz Elementary is the highest-rated school in Chelsea with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Chelsea?
Across schools in Chelsea with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chelsea compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Chelsea has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 11 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.6%
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Compare Chelsea 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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