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#1472 of 1,793 schools in MA

Bartlett High School

High School · Webster · Webster, MA

A Webster high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

52 Lake Parkway, Webster, MA 01570

  • Math 13% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 24% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-32.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation17.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$22,018
Chronic Absenteeism50.4%

Students at Bartlett High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
16%
2023
Math
21%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
13%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Bartlett High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,449/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Webster), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,934

Median home value

$339,600

Median rent

$1,135/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

58%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
17.7% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
5 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Shepherd Hill Regional HighEnrollment path unverified4.89–122.6 mi937Compare →
Tourtellotte Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.79–124.7 mi215Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Webster

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$22,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bartlett High School is listed in Webster; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bartlett High School

Bartlett High School is a public high school in Webster, MA, part of Webster, serving approximately 373 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,472 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bartlett High School

What grades does Bartlett High School serve?

Bartlett High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bartlett High School?

Bartlett High School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bartlett High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bartlett High School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bartlett High School rank in MA?

Bartlett High School ranks #1,472 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Bartlett High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bartlett High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bartlett High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bartlett High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bartlett High School a charter school?

No, Bartlett High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bartlett High School a Title I school?

No, Bartlett High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
373
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.4%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 01570)
17,674
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
40
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01570; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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