51爆料

Gloucester School District

2 Blackburn Drive
Gloucester, MA 01930
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,862 students in Gloucester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
51爆料s in Gloucester School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
7 Schools
1,836 Schools
# Students
2,862 Students
916,253 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
77,708 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gloucester School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#269 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
42%
38%
44%
41%
44%
85%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
25%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
77%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,161 is higher than the state median of $23,847. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,317 is higher than the state median of $24,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,161
$23,847
Spending / Student
$25,317
$24,604

Best Gloucester School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plum Cove School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 Hickory Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 282-3030
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Gloucester High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32 L O Johnson Rd
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9870
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
West Parish
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Concord Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9835
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Ralph B O'maley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
32 Cherry Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9850
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Beeman Memorial
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
138 Cherry Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9825
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
11 Webster Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9820
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Gloucester Preschool
2 Blackburn Drive
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9840
Gr: PK | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gloucester School District?
Gloucester School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,862 students.
What is the rank of Gloucester School District?
Gloucester School District is ranked #274 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester School District?
77% of Gloucester School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gloucester School District?
Gloucester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Gloucester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,317 is higher than the state median of $24,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,862 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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