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Hingham School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Hingham.

Students
3,616
Schools
6
Spent per student
$22,369
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
12:1
The gist

What stands out about Hingham School District

  • School Grade A+: better than 96% of Massachusetts districts
  • Math proficiency 28 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 31 pts above the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 9 pts above the state
  • Spends 16% less per student than the MA average
  • 12 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 7.1% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Cedar Crest.

K–55 elementary schoolsMarshfield School District
6–8Furnace Brook MiddleMarshfield School District
9–12Marshfield HighMarshfield School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency64%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts79%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)98%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$22,369 per student · 16% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 64%Support & administration 36%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 64%State 33%Federal 3%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
3,894’20
3,864’21
3,797’22
3,707’23
3,616’24

Down 7.1% since 2020.

Students
White 87%Hispanic 4%Two or more races 4%Asian 3%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

6 public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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