Leicester School District
School District · Leicester, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,322
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,322
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating Leicester?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Leicester 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.
Leicester High
Leicester · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Leicester Middle
Leicester · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Leicester Elementary
Leicester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#202 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,796
$3,575 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,322 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Leicester ranks #202 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Leicester's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Leicester High (7.0/10), Leicester Middle (5.2/10), and Leicester Elementary (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Leicester
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leicester High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Leicester Middle | 5.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Leicester Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Leicester
Leicester is a Leicester, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,322 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. District-level spending was $17,796 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Leicester demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Leicester High, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Leicester students show an average math proficiency of 40.0% and ELA proficiency of 45.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Leicester, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Leicester with test data.
Schools in Leicester
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Leicester
- Total Enrollment
- 1,322
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- District spending per student
- $17,796NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Leicester?
Leicester has 4 schools in total — 1 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 Leicester?
The average composite rating for Leicester is 5.1/10. 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 Leicester?
Leicester's district-level spending was $17,796 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 Leicester?
The average student-teacher ratio in Leicester is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Leicester?
Leicester High is the highest-rated school in Leicester with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Leicester?
Across schools in Leicester with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Leicester compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Leicester has an average school rating of 5.1/10 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.3%
How we rate schools
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Compare Leicester 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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