Top Rankings
Groton-Dunstable School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,300 students in Groton-Dunstable School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Groton-Dunstable School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
2,300 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Groton-Dunstable School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
26%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
81%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,490 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,847 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,490
$23,855
Spending / Student
$21,847
$24,613
Best Groton-Dunstable School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Groton Dunstable Regional
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 Chicoppe Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6362
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6362
Gr: 9-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Swallow/union School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
522 Main Street
Dunstable, MA 01827
(978) 649-7281
Dunstable, MA 01827
(978) 649-7281
Gr: K-4 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
346 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6155
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6155
Gr: 5-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Florence Roche School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
342 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6665
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6665
Gr: K-4 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
78 Hollis Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-2297
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-2297
Gr: PK | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Groton-Dunstable School District?
Groton-Dunstable School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,300 students.
What is the rank of Groton-Dunstable School District?
Groton-Dunstable School District is ranked #49 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Groton-Dunstable School District?
81% of Groton-Dunstable School District students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Groton-Dunstable School District?
Groton-Dunstable School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Groton-Dunstable School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,847 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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