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Lee School District

300a Greylock
Lee, MA 01238
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 646 students in Lee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Lee School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
646 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#241 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
42%
44%
44%
35-39%
44%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
25%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
82%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,045 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,833 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,045
$23,845
Spending / Student
$25,833
$24,602

Best Lee School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Greylock Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2781
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Greylock Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-0336
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lee School District?
Lee School District manages 2 public schools serving 646 students.
What is the rank of Lee School District?
Lee School District is ranked #243 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lee School District?
82% of Lee School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lee School District?
Lee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Lee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,833 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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