Top Rankings
Hamilton-Wenham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,665 students in Hamilton-Wenham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Hamilton-Wenham School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
1,665 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamilton-Wenham School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 393 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 397 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
25%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
87%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,440 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,506 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,440
$23,845
Spending / Student
$23,506
$24,602
Best Hamilton-Wenham School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton-wenham Regional High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0400
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
Bessie Buker Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 School Street
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-5324
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-5324
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Miles River Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
787 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0399
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0399
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Winthrop School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5340
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
Cutler School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
237 Asbury Street
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5330
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5330
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton-Wenham School District?
Hamilton-Wenham School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,665 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton-Wenham School District?
Hamilton-Wenham School District is ranked #44 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton-Wenham School District?
87% of Hamilton-Wenham School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton-Wenham School District?
Hamilton-Wenham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Hamilton-Wenham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,506 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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