Groton-dunstable School District
School District · Groton, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,709
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,709
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#85 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,709
+$338 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,305 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
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 6.8/10, Groton-dunstable demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Swallow/union School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Groton-dunstable students show an average math proficiency of 66.6% and ELA proficiency of 66.3%.
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 6.8/10. 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 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Groton-dunstable?
Across schools in Groton-dunstable with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.3%. 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 6.8/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
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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