Westford School District
School District · Westford, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,617
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,617
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Westford?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Westford 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.
Blanchard Middle
Westford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westford Academy
Westford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stony Brook School
Westford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#102 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,617
$2,754 vs Massachusetts median
District size
4,451 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Westford ranks #102 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Westford's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Blanchard Middle (8.2/10), Westford Academy (8.0/10), and Stony Brook School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Westford
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blanchard Middle | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Westford Academy | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Stony Brook School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Abbot Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | John A. Crisafulli Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Day Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Westford
Westford is a Westford, Massachusetts school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,451 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $18,617 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Westford demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Blanchard Middle, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Westford students show an average math proficiency of 76.9% and ELA proficiency of 74.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Westford, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Westford with test data.
Schools in Westford
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Westford
- Total Enrollment
- 4,451
- Teachers (FTE)
- 367
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westford?
Westford has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Westford?
The average composite rating for Westford is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Westford?
Westford spends $18,617 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Westford?
The average student-teacher ratio in Westford is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Westford?
Blanchard Middle is the highest-rated school in Westford with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Westford?
Across schools in Westford with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Westford compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Westford has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 9 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 76.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.3%
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Compare Westford 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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