Oxford School District
School District · Oxford, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,493
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,493
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#166 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,964
$1,407 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,493 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Oxford ranks #166 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Oxford's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Clara Barton (6.7/10), Oxford High (5.8/10), and Oxford Middle (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Oxford
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 | Clara Barton | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Oxford High | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Oxford Middle | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Oxford
Oxford is a Oxford, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,493 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. District-level spending was $19,964 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Oxford demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clara Barton, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Oxford students show an average math proficiency of 38.2% and ELA proficiency of 46.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Oxford, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oxford with test data.
Schools in Oxford
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Oxford
- Total Enrollment
- 1,493
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- District spending per student
- $19,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oxford?
Oxford has 4 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 Oxford?
The average composite rating for Oxford is 5.7/10. 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 Oxford?
Oxford's district-level spending was $19,964 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 Oxford?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oxford is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oxford?
Clara Barton is the highest-rated school in Oxford with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Oxford?
Across schools in Oxford with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Oxford compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Oxford has an average school rating of 5.7/10 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Oxford 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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