Douglas School District
School District · Douglas, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,532
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,532
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Douglas?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Douglas as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Douglas Middle School
Douglas · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Douglas High School
Douglas · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Douglas Elementary School
Douglas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#176 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,532
$1,839 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,160 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Douglas ranks #176 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Douglas's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Douglas Middle School (6.2/10), Douglas High School (5.6/10), and Douglas Elementary School (3.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Douglas
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Douglas High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Douglas Elementary School | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Douglas
Douglas is a Douglas, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,160 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $19,532 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Douglas demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Douglas Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Douglas students show an average math proficiency of 44.2% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Douglas, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Douglas with test data.
Schools in Douglas
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Douglas
- Total Enrollment
- 1,160
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Douglas?
Douglas 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 Douglas?
The average composite rating for Douglas 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 Douglas?
Douglas spends $19,532 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Douglas?
The average student-teacher ratio in Douglas is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Douglas?
Douglas Middle School is the highest-rated school in Douglas with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Douglas?
Across schools in Douglas with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Douglas compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Douglas has an average school rating of 5.4/10 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 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
- 44.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.0%
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Compare Douglas 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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