Wachusett School District
- 1745 MAIN ST
- JEFFERSON, MA 01522
- (508) 829-1670
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 84.8% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,002 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.6 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | - |
| Number of Students | 7,339 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 470 | - |
District Test Scores
MCAS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 61.0% | |
| Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 81.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 75.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 78.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 48.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 39.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 49.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 53.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 48.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 55.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 53.0% | |
Source: MA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 7,339 | 15.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 157 |
| Kindergarten Students | 503 |
| 1st Grade Students | 603 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 555 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 626 |
| 4th Grade Students | 581 |
| 5th Grade Students | 595 |
| 6th Grade Students | 634 |
| 7th Grade Students | 609 |
| 8th Grade Students | 578 |
| 9th Grade Students | 521 |
| 10th Grade Students | 503 |
| 11th Grade Students | 501 |
| 12th Grade Students | 454 |
| Ungraded Students | 11 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 182 |
| Hispanic | 205 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 93 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,812 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,797 |
| Female | 3,631 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 470 | 15.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 304 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 143 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 213 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 7 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | 11 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 166 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 13 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 19 |
| School Administrators | 33 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 37 |
| Student Support Services | 60 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 5 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $86,467,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $47,168,000 | 54.6% |
| Other School Systems | $484,000 | 0.6% |
| Cities and Counties | $44,197,000 | 51.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $17,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch | $978,000 | 1.1% |
| District Activity Receipts | $216,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $296,000 | 0.3% |
| Private Contributions | $30,000 | 0.03% |
| Miscellaneous | $950,000 | 1.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $36,304,000 | 42.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $19,346,000 | 22.4% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $2,062,000 | 2.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $5,683,000 | 6.6% |
| Other Programs | $247,000 | 0.3% |
| Non-Specified | $92,000 | 0.1% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $8,874,000 | 10.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,995,000 | 3.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $202,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,478,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $930,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Other | $147,000 | 0.2% |
| Direct - Other | $238,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $79,852,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $52,450,000 | 65.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $25,597,000 | 32.1% |
| Student Support | $5,278,000 | 6.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,325,000 | 2.7% |
| General Administration Support | $822,000 | 1.0% |
| School Administration Support | $4,215,000 | 4.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $7,638,000 | 8.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,311,000 | 5.0% |
| Other Support Services | $1,008,000 | 1.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,805,000 | 2.3% |
| Food Services | $1,744,000 | 2.0% |
| Other Services | $61,000 | 0.07% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 84.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 467 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 23 | 1.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Wachusett School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 12
- Students: 7,339
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 470
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| CENTRAL TREE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
281 Main St
Rutland, MA Public | 6-8 | 401 | 15.7 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHOCKSETT MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
40 Boutelle Rd
Sterling, MA Public | 5-8 | 421 | 15.8 |  Review This School |
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| DAVIS HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
78 Jamieson Rd
Holden, MA Public | KG-5 | 508 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| DAWSON SCHOOL | ||||
155 Salisbury St
Holden, MA Public | PK-5 | 608 | 19.3 | Review This School |
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| GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
65 Glenwood Rd
Rutland, MA Public | KG-5 | 489 | 17.3 | Review This School |
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| HOUGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
32 Boutelle Rd
Sterling, MA Public | KG-4 | 520 | 18.3 | Review This School |
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| LEROY E.MAYO SCHOOL | ||||
351 Bullard St
Holden, MA Public | KG-5 | 476 | 17.6 | Review This School |
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| MOUNTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
270 Shrewsbury St
Holden, MA Public | 6-8 | 773 | 18.7 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NAQUAG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
285 Main St
Rutland, MA Public | KG-5 | 324 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| PAXTON CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
19 West St
Paxton, MA Public | KG-8 | 524 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| THOMAS PRINCE SCHOOL | ||||
170 Sterling Rd
Princeton, MA Public | KG-8 | 397 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| WACHUSETT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1401 Main St
Holden, MA Public | 9-12 | 1,987 | 14.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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