Marblehead School District
School District · Marblehead, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,342
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,342
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Evaluating Marblehead?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Marblehead 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.
Glover
Marblehead · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School
Marblehead · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
Marblehead · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#21 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,342
+$1,971 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,617 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Marblehead ranks #21 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Marblehead's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Glover (9.3/10), Lucretia and Joseph Brown School (9.2/10), and Marblehead Veterans Middle School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Marblehead
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glover | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Lucretia and Joseph Brown School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Marblehead Veterans Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Marblehead High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Village School | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Marblehead
Marblehead is a Marblehead, Massachusetts school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,617 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $23,342 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Marblehead is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Glover, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Marblehead students show an average math proficiency of 65.6% and ELA proficiency of 70.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Marblehead, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Marblehead with test data.
Schools in Marblehead
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Marblehead
- Total Enrollment
- 2,617
- Teachers (FTE)
- 245
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marblehead?
Marblehead has 5 schools in total — 2 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 Marblehead?
The average composite rating for Marblehead is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Marblehead?
Marblehead spends $23,342 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marblehead?
The average student-teacher ratio in Marblehead is 10.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Marblehead?
Glover is the highest-rated school in Marblehead with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Marblehead?
Across schools in Marblehead with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Marblehead compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Marblehead has an average school rating of 8.3/10 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
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.6%
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Compare Marblehead 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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