Everett School District
School District · Everett, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
7,345
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
7,345
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#234 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,117
$2,254 vs Massachusetts median
District size
7,345 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Everett ranks #234 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Everett's schools with real test data average 3.9/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lafayette School (5.0/10), Everett High (4.6/10), and Devens School (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Everett schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Everett
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Everett High | 4.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Devens School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Parlin School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Webster School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Madeline English School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 7 | George Keverian School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Sumner G. Whittier School | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Everett
Everett is a Everett, Massachusetts school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 7,345 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. District-level spending was $19,117 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Everett demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lafayette School, which has a composite score of 5.0/10.
In standardized testing, Everett students show an average math proficiency of 28.2% and ELA proficiency of 31.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Everett, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Everett with test data.
Schools in Everett
10 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Everett
- Total Enrollment
- 7,345
- Teachers (FTE)
- 577
- District spending per student
- $19,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Everett?
Everett has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Everett?
The average composite rating for Everett is 4.1/10. 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 Everett?
Everett's district-level spending was $19,117 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 Everett?
The average student-teacher ratio in Everett is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Everett?
Lafayette School is the highest-rated school in Everett with a composite score of 5.0/10.
What are the test scores in Everett?
Across schools in Everett with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Everett compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Everett has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 10 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
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.5%
How we rate schools
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Compare Everett 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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