Hamilton-wenham School District
School District · Wenham, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,969
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,969
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#58 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,969
+$2,598 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,665 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
About Hamilton-wenham
Hamilton-wenham is a Wenham, Massachusetts school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,665 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $23,969 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Hamilton-wenham is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hamilton-wenham Regional High, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Hamilton-wenham students show an average math proficiency of 61.2% and ELA proficiency of 69.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hamilton-wenham, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hamilton-wenham with test data.
Schools in Hamilton-wenham
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Wenham
- Total Enrollment
- 1,665
- Teachers (FTE)
- 148
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hamilton-wenham?
Hamilton-wenham has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Hamilton-wenham?
The average composite rating for Hamilton-wenham is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hamilton-wenham?
Hamilton-wenham spends $23,969 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hamilton-wenham?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hamilton-wenham is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hamilton-wenham?
Hamilton-wenham Regional High is the highest-rated school in Hamilton-wenham with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Hamilton-wenham?
Across schools in Hamilton-wenham with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hamilton-wenham compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Hamilton-wenham has an average school rating of 7.2/10 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.2%
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 Hamilton-wenham 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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