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Leicester School District

3 Washburn Square, 3rd Floor
Leicester, MA 01524
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,322 students in Leicester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Leicester School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
4 Schools
1,835 Schools
# Students
1,322 Students
915,983 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
77,684 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Leicester 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#283 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
42%
36%
44%
45%
44%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
20%
25%
% Black
6%
10%
% White
66%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,387 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,626 is less than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,387
$23,854
Spending / Student
$20,626
$24,611

Best Leicester School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leicester High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
964 Main Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Leicester Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Gr: K-4 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Leicester Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
174 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Gr: 5-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
174 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Gr: PK | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Leicester School District?
Leicester School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,322 students.
What is the rank of Leicester School District?
Leicester School District is ranked #278 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leicester School District?
66% of Leicester School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leicester School District?
Leicester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Leicester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,626 is less than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,322 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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