How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Watertown | Wayland |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Watertown, Massachusetts | Wayland, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 2,699 | 2,783 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Watertown | Wayland |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,763 | $23,723 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.0% | 3.9% |
| State Revenue | 18.0% | 20.5% |
| Local Revenue | 77.0% | 75.5% |
Watertown
Federal State Local
Wayland
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Watertown | Wayland |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.8% | 65.3% |
| African American | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% | 7.2% |
| Asian | 8.9% | 16.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Watertown | Wayland |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 226:1 | 146.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.7% | 9.9% |
School Types
Watertown
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Wayland
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.