Wareham School District
School District · Wareham, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,474
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,474
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Evaluating Wareham?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wareham 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.
Wareham Elementary School
Wareham · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wareham Middle
Wareham · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wareham Senior High
Wareham · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#115 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,474
+$3,103 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,950 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Wareham ranks #115 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Wareham's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wareham Elementary School (8.2/10), Wareham Middle (6.9/10), and Wareham Senior High (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wareham
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wareham Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Wareham Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Wareham Senior High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Wareham Cooperative Alternative School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wareham
Wareham is a Wareham, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,950 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The district invests $24,474 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Wareham demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wareham Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Wareham students show an average math proficiency of 29.5% and ELA proficiency of 39.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wareham, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wareham with test data.
Schools in Wareham
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Wareham
- Total Enrollment
- 1,950
- Teachers (FTE)
- 177
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wareham?
Wareham has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wareham?
The average composite rating for Wareham is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wareham?
Wareham spends $24,474 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wareham?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wareham is 11:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wareham?
Wareham Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wareham with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Wareham?
Across schools in Wareham with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wareham compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Wareham has an average school rating of 6.5/10 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.6%
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Compare Wareham 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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