Top Rankings
Stoneham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,289 students in Stoneham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Stoneham School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
2,289 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stoneham School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.65
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
12%
25%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
74%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,835 in this school district is less 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 $22,070 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,835
$23,845
Spending / Student
$22,070
$24,602
Best Stoneham School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
South
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Summer Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3880
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3880
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Stoneham High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
149 Franklin Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3810
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3810
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: #33.
Colonial Park
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Avalon Road
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3890
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3890
Grades: PK-4
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Robin Hood
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Oak Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3870
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3870
Grades: PK-4
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Stoneham Central Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3840
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3840
Grades: 5-8
| 700 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stoneham School District?
Stoneham School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,289 students.
What is the rank of Stoneham School District?
Stoneham School District is ranked #121 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stoneham School District?
74% of Stoneham School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stoneham School District?
Stoneham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Stoneham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,070 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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