For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,556 students in Wareham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
51爆料s in Wareham School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
2,556 Students
921,371 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
78,182 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Wareham School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#363 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.65
# American Indian Students
30 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
225 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
25%
# Black Students
190 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
1,789 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
70%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
299 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
144
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
363
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
343
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
360
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
166
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
118
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
164
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
128
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
126
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
86
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
97
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
12
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,406 is higher than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,707 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,406
$23,714
Spending / Student
$36,707
$24,468
Best Wareham School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3500
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
John William Decas
(Math: 66% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
760 Main Street
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Grades: PK-2
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Wareham Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3550
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3550
Grades: 5-7
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Wareham Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
63 Minot Avenue
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Grades: PK-4
| 933 students
Rank: #55.
Wareham Senior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3510
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3510
Grades: 8-12
| 583 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wareham School District?
Wareham School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,556 students.
What is the rank of Wareham School District?
Wareham School District is ranked #361 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wareham School District?
70% of Wareham School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wareham School District?
Wareham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Wareham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,707 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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