How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Needham | Weymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Needham, Massachusetts | Weymouth, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 5,594 | 5,676 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Needham | Weymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,890 | $19,172 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.1% | 8.9% |
| State Revenue | 20.3% | 35.3% |
| Local Revenue | 75.6% | 55.7% |
Needham
Federal State Local
Weymouth
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Needham | Weymouth |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.1% | 63.0% |
| African American | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% | 14.4% |
| Asian | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Needham | Weymouth |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 28 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 215.5:1 | 237:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.8% | 21.4% |
School Types
Needham
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Weymouth
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.