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Groton-Dunstable


At a glance
44thof 348 Massachusetts districts▲ 2
Better than 87% of Massachusetts districts
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 87.4% of districts
5
Schools
2,300
Students
Top rankedGroton Dunstable Regional50th of 349 Massachusetts high schools
Biggest riser
Florence Roche School up 134 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle 12.8 students per teacher
Summary:

The Groton-Dunstable school district in Massachusetts is home to a high-performing network of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools consistently rank among the top in the state, delivering exceptional educational outcomes for students across all grade levels.

The standout schools in the district are the Swallow/Union School, an elementary school that ranks among the top 25 in Massachusetts, and the Groton Dunstable Regional high school, which ranks in the top 50 high schools statewide. Both schools excel in key metrics, with Swallow/Union boasting exceptional test scores and Groton Dunstable Regional maintaining a remarkable 95.6% four-year graduation rate.

Across the district, students consistently perform well above the state average on MCAS assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science reaching nearly 60%. The district also demonstrates a commitment to equitable funding, with relatively consistent spending per student across the different school types. Additionally, the district's low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 11.2 to 15.0, suggest a strong focus on personalized attention and support for students.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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