Watertown School District
- 30 COMMON ST
- WATERTOWN, MA 02472
- (617) 926-7700
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 90.4% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $17,808 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.5 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,516 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 218 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,516 | 11.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 155 |
| Kindergarten Students | 187 |
| 1st Grade Students | 242 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 182 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 182 |
| 4th Grade Students | 188 |
| 5th Grade Students | 169 |
| 6th Grade Students | 196 |
| 7th Grade Students | 190 |
| 8th Grade Students | 194 |
| 9th Grade Students | 200 |
| 10th Grade Students | 175 |
| 11th Grade Students | 172 |
| 12th Grade Students | 181 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 211 |
| Hispanic | 263 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 108 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,933 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,342 |
| Female | 1,271 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 218 | 11.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 9 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 13 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 141 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 56 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 81 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 11 |
| Elementary | 7 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 60 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 7 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 11 |
| School Administrators | 12 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 12 |
| Student Support Services | 17 |
| Other Support Services Staff | - |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $48,901,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $35,698,000 | 73.0% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $33,615,000 | 68.7% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $553,000 | 1.1% |
| School Lunch | $438,000 | 0.9% |
| District Activity Receipts | $40,000 | 0.08% |
| Private Contributions | $36,000 | 0.07% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,016,000 | 2.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $11,167,000 | 22.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $3,183,000 | 6.5% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $982,000 | 2.0% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,215,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Programs | $32,000 | 0.07% |
| Non-Specified | $737,000 | 1.5% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $5,018,000 | 10.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,036,000 | 4.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $516,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $777,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $37,000 | 0.08% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $417,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Other | $289,000 | 0.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $44,717,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $29,527,000 | 66.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $14,127,000 | 31.6% |
| Student Support | $2,785,000 | 5.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,298,000 | 6.7% |
| General Administration Support | $531,000 | 1.1% |
| School Administration Support | $1,683,000 | 3.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,754,000 | 7.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,007,000 | 2.1% |
| Other Support Services | $1,069,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,063,000 | 2.4% |
| Food Services | $1,061,000 | 2.2% |
| Other Services | $2,000 | 0.00% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 90.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 189 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 1 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 25 | 3.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Watertown School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 2,516
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 218
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
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| CUNNIFF SCHOOL | ||||
246 Warren St
Watertown, MA Public | PK-5 | 263 | 10.8 |  Review This School |
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| HOSMER SCHOOL | ||||
1 Concord Rd
Watertown, MA Public | PK-5 | 659 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL SCHOOL | ||||
175 Orchard St
Watertown, MA Public | PK-5 | 383 | 10.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
50 Columbia St
Watertown, MA Public | 9-12 | 728 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| WATERTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
68 Waverley Ave
Watertown, MA Public | 6-8 | 580 | 11.3 | Review This School |
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