Lexington School District
School District · Lexington, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.7
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,005
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Avg Rating
8.7
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,005
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Evaluating Lexington?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lexington 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.
Joseph Estabrook
Lexington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bowman
Lexington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lexington High
Lexington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#8 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.4
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,005
+$4,634 vs Massachusetts median
District size
6,805 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Lexington ranks #8 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Lexington's schools with real test data average 8.9/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Joseph Estabrook (9.6/10), Bowman (9.5/10), and Lexington High (9.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lexington
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Estabrook | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Bowman | 9.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Lexington High | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Jonas Clarke Middle | 9.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Bridge | 9.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Maria Hastings | 8.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Harrington | 8.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Wm Diamond Middle | 8.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Fiske | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lexington
Lexington is a Lexington, Massachusetts school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 6,805 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. The district invests $26,005 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.7/10, Lexington is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Joseph Estabrook, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Lexington students show an average math proficiency of 80.6% and ELA proficiency of 79.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lexington, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lexington with test data.
Schools in Lexington
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Lexington
- Total Enrollment
- 6,805
- Teachers (FTE)
- 649
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lexington?
Lexington has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lexington?
The average composite rating for Lexington is 8.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lexington?
Lexington spends $26,005 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lexington?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lexington is 10.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lexington?
Joseph Estabrook is the highest-rated school in Lexington with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Lexington?
Across schools in Lexington with test data, the average math proficiency is 80.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 79.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lexington compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Lexington has an average school rating of 8.7/10 across 10 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
- 8.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 80.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 79.0%
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Compare Lexington 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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