Weymouth School District
School District · Weymouth, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,436
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,436
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Weymouth?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Weymouth 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.
Academy Avenue
Weymouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wessagusset
North Weymouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lawrence W Pingree
Weymouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#151 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,436
$1,935 vs Massachusetts median
District size
5,641 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Weymouth ranks #151 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Weymouth's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Academy Avenue (8.1/10), Wessagusset (7.7/10), and Lawrence W Pingree (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Weymouth
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy Avenue | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Wessagusset | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Lawrence W Pingree | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Maria Weston Chapman Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Weymouth High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Ralph Talbot | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Thomas V Nash | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Frederick C Murphy | 4.7 / 10 |
| 10 | William Seach | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Weymouth
Weymouth is a Weymouth, Massachusetts school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,641 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $19,436 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Weymouth demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Academy Avenue, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Weymouth students show an average math proficiency of 47.6% and ELA proficiency of 51.4%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Weymouth, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Weymouth with test data.
Schools in Weymouth
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Weymouth
- Total Enrollment
- 5,641
- Teachers (FTE)
- 458
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Weymouth?
Weymouth has 11 schools in total — 8 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 Weymouth?
The average composite rating for Weymouth 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 Weymouth?
Weymouth spends $19,436 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Weymouth?
The average student-teacher ratio in Weymouth is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Weymouth?
Academy Avenue is the highest-rated school in Weymouth with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Weymouth?
Across schools in Weymouth with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Weymouth compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Weymouth has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 11 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
- 47.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.4%
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Compare Weymouth 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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