Fairhaven School District
School District · Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,759
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,759
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#146 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,929
$3,442 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,759 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Fairhaven ranks #146 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Fairhaven's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Leroy Wood (7.7/10), East Fairhaven (5.9/10), and Hastings Middle (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fairhaven
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leroy Wood | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | East Fairhaven | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Hastings Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Fairhaven High | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fairhaven
Fairhaven is a Fairhaven, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,759 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. District-level spending was $17,929 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Fairhaven demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Leroy Wood, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Fairhaven students show an average math proficiency of 54.2% and ELA proficiency of 56.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fairhaven, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fairhaven with test data.
Schools in Fairhaven
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Fairhaven
- Total Enrollment
- 1,759
- Teachers (FTE)
- 137
- District spending per student
- $17,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fairhaven?
Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven?
The average composite rating for Fairhaven is 6.1/10. 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 Fairhaven?
Fairhaven's district-level spending was $17,929 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 Fairhaven?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fairhaven is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fairhaven?
Leroy Wood is the highest-rated school in Fairhaven with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Fairhaven?
Across schools in Fairhaven with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fairhaven compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Fairhaven has an average school rating of 6.1/10 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.1%
How we rate schools
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Compare Fairhaven 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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