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Wareham


At a glance
293rdof 348 Massachusetts districts▼ 4
Better than 15% of Massachusetts districts
Central Office 4 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
·(508) 291-3500·All Massachusetts district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 15.8% of districts
4
Schools
1,916
Students
Top rankedWareham Middle268th of 484 Massachusetts middle schools
Biggest riser
Wareham Middle up 51 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Wareham school district in Massachusetts consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The data reveals a concerning picture, with the district and its individual schools consistently underperforming compared to state averages on key metrics like MCAS proficiency, graduation rates, and overall school ratings.

Among the standout schools, Wareham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 30% of Massachusetts elementary schools, with underperformance in MCAS proficiency across all grades. The Wareham Senior High and Wareham Cooperative Alternative School are particularly concerning, ranking in the bottom 15% and 2% of Massachusetts high schools, respectively, with significantly lower MCAS proficiency, graduation rates, and per-student spending.

The data suggests systemic challenges within the Wareham school district, with performance gaps between the district and state averages widening over time. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive review of the district's policies, practices, and resource allocation to drive meaningful improvements in student outcomes across all schools.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




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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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