For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,916 students in Wareham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Wareham School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
1,916 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wareham School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#352 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.66
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
26%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
68%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $47,233 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 92% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $48,969 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 100% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$47,233
$23,855
Spending / Student
$48,969
$24,613
Best Wareham School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3500
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Wareham Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
63 Minot Avenue
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Gr: PK-4 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Wareham Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3550
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3550
Gr: 5-7 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Wareham Senior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3510
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3510
Gr: 8-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wareham School District?
Wareham School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,916 students.
What is the rank of Wareham School District?
Wareham School District is ranked #348 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wareham School District?
68% of Wareham School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wareham School District?
Wareham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Wareham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $48,969 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 100% over four school years.
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