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#310 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 17% in state

Maynard High

High School · Maynard · Maynard, MA

A high school in Maynard, MA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1 Tiger Drive, Maynard, MA 01754

  • Math 51% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+5.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation30.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
District spending per student$26,495
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Maynard High score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2022, to 55% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
66%
2023
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 Maynard High 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,022/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maynard), 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

$119,549

Median home value

$494,200

Median rent

$1,678/mo

College educated

64.2%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01754; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
30.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
8 boys'·6 girls'·24 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Willow Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2private6–122.3 mi66Compare →
Lincoln-sudbury Regional HighEnrollment path unverified8.69–123.1 mi1,462Compare →
Acton-boxborough Regional HighEnrollment path unverified8.29–124.1 mi1,649Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Maynard

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$26,495NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Maynard High

Maynard High is a public high school in Maynard, MA, part of Maynard, serving approximately 297 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #310 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maynard High

What grades does Maynard High serve?

Maynard High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Maynard High?

Maynard High has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maynard High?

The student-teacher ratio at Maynard High is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maynard High rank in MA?

Maynard High ranks #310 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Maynard High's MySchoolScout rating?

Maynard High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Maynard High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maynard High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Maynard High a charter school?

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

Is Maynard High a Title I school?

No, Maynard High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
297
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 01754)
10,663
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
43.2
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 01754; 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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