Groton-dunstable School District
School District · Groton, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,709
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,709
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Groton-dunstable?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Groton-dunstable 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.
Swallow/union School
Dunstable · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle
Groton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Groton Dunstable Regional
Groton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#88 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,709
+$338 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,305 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Groton-dunstable ranks #88 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Groton-dunstable's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Swallow/union School (8.3/10), Groton Dunstable Regional Middle (7.7/10), and Groton Dunstable Regional (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Groton-dunstable
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swallow/union School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Groton Dunstable Regional Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Groton Dunstable Regional | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Florence Roche School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Groton-dunstable
Groton-dunstable is a Groton, Massachusetts school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,305 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $21,709 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Groton-dunstable demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Swallow/union School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Groton-dunstable students show an average math proficiency of 71.5% and ELA proficiency of 71.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Groton-dunstable, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Groton-dunstable with test data.
Schools in Groton-dunstable
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Groton
- Total Enrollment
- 2,305
- Teachers (FTE)
- 184
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Groton-dunstable?
Groton-dunstable has 5 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 Groton-dunstable?
The average composite rating for Groton-dunstable is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Groton-dunstable?
Groton-dunstable spends $21,709 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Groton-dunstable?
The average student-teacher ratio in Groton-dunstable is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Groton-dunstable?
Swallow/union School is the highest-rated school in Groton-dunstable with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Groton-dunstable?
Across schools in Groton-dunstable with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Groton-dunstable compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Groton-dunstable has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 5 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.1%
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Compare Groton-dunstable 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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