Best Public Schools in Rutland, MA

The city of Rutland, Massachusetts is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Wachusett district. The standout schools in this area are Central Tree Middle School, which ranks 129 out of 484 Massachusetts middle schools and outperforms the state average on standardized tests, and Glenwood Elementary School, which ranks 343 out of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools and also exceeds state averages on assessments.

Central Tree Middle School stands out with its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently strong performance on MCAS Next Generation assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.6. In contrast, Glenwood Elementary School has a 3-star rating but still outperforms the state average on assessments, though it lags behind the district average in some areas.

The data also reveals differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios among the schools. Central Tree Middle School had a spending per student of $15,113 in 2020-2021, while Naquag Elementary School had a slightly higher spending of $15,710 and Glenwood Elementary School had a lower spending of $14,626. These differences in resources may contribute to the varying performance levels observed across the schools.