Whitman-hanson School District
School District · Whitman, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,470
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,470
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Whitman-hanson?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Whitman-hanson 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.
Louise a Conley
Whitman · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Indian Head
Hanson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hanson Middle School
Hanson · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#153 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,470
$2,901 vs Massachusetts median
District size
3,483 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Whitman-hanson ranks #153 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Whitman-hanson's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Louise a Conley (7.8/10), Indian Head (7.5/10), and Hanson Middle School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Whitman-hanson
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louise a Conley | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Indian Head | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Hanson Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Whitman Hanson Regional | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | John H Duval | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Whitman Middle | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Whitman-hanson
Whitman-hanson is a Whitman, Massachusetts school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,483 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $18,470 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Whitman-hanson demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Louise a Conley, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Whitman-hanson students show an average math proficiency of 46.6% and ELA proficiency of 53.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Whitman-hanson, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Whitman-hanson with test data.
Schools in Whitman-hanson
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Whitman
- Total Enrollment
- 3,483
- Teachers (FTE)
- 254
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Whitman-hanson?
Whitman-hanson has 7 schools in total — 3 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 Whitman-hanson?
The average composite rating for Whitman-hanson is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Whitman-hanson?
Whitman-hanson spends $18,470 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Whitman-hanson?
The average student-teacher ratio in Whitman-hanson is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Whitman-hanson?
Louise a Conley is the highest-rated school in Whitman-hanson with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Whitman-hanson?
Across schools in Whitman-hanson with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Whitman-hanson compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Whitman-hanson has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 7 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.2%
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Compare Whitman-hanson 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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