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Kingston School District

Public school districtGrades K–6

Serves Kingston.

Students
1,168
Schools
2
Spent per student
$13,425
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
16:1
The gist

What stands out about Kingston School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 45% of Massachusetts districts
  • Reading / language arts 7 pts above the state
  • Spends 49% less per student than the MA average
  • 16 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 12.9% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for West Wareham.

PK–4Wareham Elementary SchoolWareham School District
5–7Wareham MiddleWareham School District
8–122 schoolsWareham School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency34%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts55%
State average 48.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$13,425 per student · 49% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 43%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 2%State 90%Federal 8%

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

Enrollment over time
1,035’20
1,047’21
1,213’22
1,261’23
1,168’24

Up 12.9% since 2020.

Students
White 86%Hispanic 6%Black 5%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

2 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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