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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,305 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Groton-Dunstable School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,305 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Groton-Dunstable School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 393 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
#45 out of 397 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
25%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
82%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,439 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,799 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,439
$23,845
Spending / Student
$21,799
$24,602
Best Groton-Dunstable School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Groton Dunstable Regional
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 Chicoppe Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6362
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6362
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Swallow/union School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
522 Main Street
Dunstable, MA 01827
(978) 649-7281
Dunstable, MA 01827
(978) 649-7281
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Florence Roche School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
342 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6665
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6665
Grades: K-4
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
346 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6155
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6155
Grades: 5-8
| 713 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Groton-Dunstable School District?
Groton-Dunstable School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,305 students.
What is the rank of Groton-Dunstable School District?
Groton-Dunstable School District is ranked #46 out of 393 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%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Groton-Dunstable School District?
82% of Groton-Dunstable School District students are White, 8% 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 13:1, 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 $21,799 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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