Scituate

The Scituate school district in Massachusetts consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that rank highly in the state and receive high ratings from SchoolDigger.

Scituate High School is the district's top-performing school, ranking 75th out of 347 Massachusetts high schools and receiving a 4-star rating. It boasts impressive test scores, with over 60% of 10th graders proficient or better in English, Math, and Science, as well as a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.1. The Gates Middle School also stands out, ranking 70th out of 501 Massachusetts middle schools and receiving a 4-star rating, with strong test scores and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.3. Among the elementary schools, Wampatuck Elementary is a notable performer, previously ranking 10th out of 936 Massachusetts elementary schools and maintaining a 4-star rating, despite a recent drop in its ranking.

While the Scituate school district generally performs above the state average on standardized tests, the data also reveals some potential areas of concern. The district has a predominantly white student population, ranging from 89.26% to 93.39% white students, which may indicate a lack of diversity. Additionally, there is some variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the different schools, with the middle school and some elementary schools spending more and having lower ratios compared to the high school and other elementary schools. These differences in resource allocation could raise questions about equity and access to high-quality education for all students in the district.