Stoughton School District
School District · Stoughton, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,473
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,473
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Stoughton?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Stoughton 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 R Dawe JR Elementary
Stoughton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School
Stoughton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stoughton High
Stoughton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#148 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,473
$898 vs Massachusetts median
District size
3,686 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Stoughton ranks #148 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Stoughton's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Joseph R Dawe JR Elementary (8.1/10), Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School (7.7/10), and Stoughton High (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Stoughton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph R Dawe JR Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Stoughton High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Helen Hansen Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | South Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 6 | O'donnell Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Joseph H Gibbons | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Stoughton
Stoughton is a Stoughton, Massachusetts school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,686 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $20,473 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Stoughton demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Joseph R Dawe JR Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Stoughton students show an average math proficiency of 47.1% and ELA proficiency of 52.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Stoughton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Stoughton with test data.
Schools in Stoughton
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Stoughton
- Total Enrollment
- 3,686
- Teachers (FTE)
- 321
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Stoughton?
Stoughton has 8 schools in total — 5 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 Stoughton?
The average composite rating for Stoughton is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Stoughton?
Stoughton spends $20,473 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stoughton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Stoughton is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Stoughton?
Joseph R Dawe JR Elementary is the highest-rated school in Stoughton with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Stoughton?
Across schools in Stoughton with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Stoughton compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Stoughton has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 8 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.0%
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Compare Stoughton 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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