Scituate School District
School District · Scituate, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,745
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,745
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#77 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,254
$117 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,745 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Scituate ranks #77 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Scituate's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gates Middle School (8.3/10), Jenkins Elementary School (8.3/10), and Scituate High School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Scituate
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gates Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Jenkins Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Scituate High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Hatherly Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Cushing Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Wampatuck Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Scituate
Scituate is a Scituate, Massachusetts school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,745 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. District-level spending was $21,254 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Scituate is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gates Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Scituate students show an average math proficiency of 68.2% and ELA proficiency of 71.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Scituate, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Scituate with test data.
Schools in Scituate
6 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Scituate
- Total Enrollment
- 2,745
- Teachers (FTE)
- 236
- District spending per student
- $21,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Scituate?
Scituate has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Scituate?
The average composite rating for Scituate is 7.2/10. 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 Scituate?
Scituate's district-level spending was $21,254 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 Scituate?
The average student-teacher ratio in Scituate is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Scituate?
Gates Middle School is the highest-rated school in Scituate with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Scituate?
Across schools in Scituate with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Scituate compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Scituate has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 6 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.5%
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Compare Scituate 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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