Wachusett School District
School District · Jefferson, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,676
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,676
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Wachusett?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wachusett 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.
Dawson
Holden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chocksett Middle School
Sterling · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wachusett Regional High
Holden · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#162 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,152
$3,219 vs Massachusetts median
District size
6,676 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Wachusett ranks #162 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Wachusett's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dawson (7.6/10), Chocksett Middle School (7.2/10), and Wachusett Regional High (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wachusett
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dawson | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Chocksett Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Wachusett Regional High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Paxton Center | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Davis Hill Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Houghton Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Leroy E.mayo | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Mountview Middle | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Central Tree Middle | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Thomas Prince | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wachusett
Wachusett is a Jefferson, Massachusetts school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 6,676 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. District-level spending was $18,152 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Wachusett demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dawson, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Wachusett students show an average math proficiency of 60.2% and ELA proficiency of 63.1%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wachusett, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wachusett with test data.
Schools in Wachusett
13 schoolsElementary Schools8
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Jefferson
- Total Enrollment
- 6,676
- Teachers (FTE)
- 467
- District spending per student
- $18,152NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wachusett?
Wachusett has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wachusett?
The average composite rating for Wachusett 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 Wachusett?
Wachusett's district-level spending was $18,152 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 Wachusett?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wachusett is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wachusett?
Dawson is the highest-rated school in Wachusett with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Wachusett?
Across schools in Wachusett with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wachusett compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Wachusett has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 13 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
- 60.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.1%
How we rate schools
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Compare Wachusett 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)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (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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