Winthrop School District
School District · Winthrop, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Winthrop?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Winthrop 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.
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary
Winthrop · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Winthrop Middle School
Winthrop · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Winthrop High School
Winthrop · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#93 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,356
$2,015 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,965 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Winthrop ranks #93 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Winthrop's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary (9.0/10), Winthrop Middle School (8.1/10), and Winthrop High School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Winthrop
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 | William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Winthrop Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Winthrop High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Winthrop
Winthrop is a Winthrop, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,965 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $19,356 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Winthrop demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Winthrop students show an average math proficiency of 47.9% and ELA proficiency of 56.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Winthrop, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Winthrop with test data.
Schools in Winthrop
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Winthrop
- Total Enrollment
- 1,965
- Teachers (FTE)
- 157
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Winthrop?
Winthrop has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Winthrop?
The average composite rating for Winthrop is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Winthrop?
Winthrop spends $19,356 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Winthrop?
The average student-teacher ratio in Winthrop is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Winthrop?
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary is the highest-rated school in Winthrop with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Winthrop?
Across schools in Winthrop with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Winthrop compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Winthrop has an average school rating of 6.8/10 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.9%
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Compare Winthrop 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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