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Dracut School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Dracut.

Students
3,491
Schools
6
Spent per student
$17,150
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
14:1
The gist

What stands out about Dracut School District

  • School Grade C+: better than 40% of Massachusetts districts
  • Math proficiency 6 pts below the state
  • Spends 35% less per student than the MA average
  • 14 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Pinehurst.

K–45 elementary schoolsBillerica School District
5–72 middle schoolsBillerica School District
8–12Billerica Memorial High SchoolBillerica School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency30%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts46%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$17,150 per student · 35% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 64%Support & administration 36%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 30%State 59%Federal 10%

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

Enrollment over time
3,659’20
3,628’21
3,581’22
3,543’23
3,491’24

Down 4.6% since 2020.

Students
White 61%Hispanic 17%Asian 11%Black 9%Two or more races 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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