Stoneham School District
School District · Stoneham, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,443
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,443
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Evaluating Stoneham?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Stoneham 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.
South
Stoneham · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stoneham High
Stoneham · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Colonial Park
Stoneham · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#95 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,443
+$72 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,289 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Stoneham ranks #95 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Stoneham's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are South (8.8/10), Stoneham High (7.4/10), and Colonial Park (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Stoneham
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 | South | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Stoneham High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Colonial Park | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Stoneham Central Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Robin Hood | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Stoneham
Stoneham is a Stoneham, Massachusetts school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,289 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. The district invests $21,443 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Stoneham demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Stoneham students show an average math proficiency of 56.1% and ELA proficiency of 62.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Stoneham, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Stoneham with test data.
Schools in Stoneham
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Stoneham
- Total Enrollment
- 2,289
- Teachers (FTE)
- 212
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Stoneham?
Stoneham has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Stoneham?
The average composite rating for Stoneham is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Stoneham?
Stoneham spends $21,443 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stoneham?
The average student-teacher ratio in Stoneham is 10.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Stoneham?
South is the highest-rated school in Stoneham with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Stoneham?
Across schools in Stoneham with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Stoneham compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Stoneham has an average school rating of 6.8/10 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.6%
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Compare Stoneham 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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