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Hamilton-Wenham School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 2 towns

Serves Hamilton and Wenham.

Students
1,669
Schools
5
Spent per student
$24,472
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
12:1
The gist

What stands out about Hamilton-Wenham School District

  • School Grade A: better than 90% of New York districts
  • Math proficiency 20 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 28 pts above the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 8 pts above the state
  • Spends 8% less per student than the MA average
  • 12 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Spackenkill.

K–2Nassau SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District
3–5Hagan SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District
6–8Orville A Todd Middle SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District
9–12Spackenkill High SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency56%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts76%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$24,472 per student · 8% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 40%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 77%State 20%Federal 4%

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

Enrollment over time
1,690’20
1,684’21
1,653’22
1,665’23
1,669’24

About steady.

Students
White 87%Hispanic 6%Asian 3%Two or more races 3%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

5 public schools.

Towns served

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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