Wilmington

Wilmington, Massachusetts — 7 schools

2,840
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$26,979
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wilmington operates 7 public schools serving 2,840 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 2 other, 1 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,756 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Middlesex County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,979 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 64.1% local, 29.7% state, and 6.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $146,016 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 43/100, ranked #133 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (20 AP courses district-wide), a 297.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.6% White, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 7.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Wilmington Middle School accounts for 28.4% of all Wilmington student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Wilmington-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Wilmington school enrollment varies 6.1× across entities

Wilmington school enrollment ranges from 128 students (lowest) to 782 students (highest), a spread of 654 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Wilmington student-counselor ratio is 298:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Wilmington is typically wider than the Wilmington-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Wilmington chronic absenteeism rate is 13.2% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.2%
Federal
29.7%
State
64.1%
Local

Funding Equity

43
Equity Score
133 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Middlesex County county, where this district is located.

$2,359
Studio/mo
$2,476
1 BR/mo
$2,941
2 BR/mo
$3,526
3 BR/mo
$3,894
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$146,016
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 7 schools in Wilmington.

White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 7.0%
Multiracial 4.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
20 AP courses total
297.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Wilmington

School Enrollment
Wilmington Middle School
782
Wilmington High
619
Woburn Street
368
West Intermediate
309
Shawsheen Elementary
304
North Intermediate
246
Boutwell
128

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wilmington?

Wilmington has 7 schools, including 1 middle, 1 high, 3 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 2,840 students.

How much does Wilmington spend per student?

Wilmington spends $26,979 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #133 in Massachusetts.

What is the average teacher salary in Wilmington?

The average teacher salary in Wilmington is $146,016 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Wilmington?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Middlesex County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Wilmington?

Wilmington students are 79.6% White, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 7.0% Asian, 2.0% African American, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wilmington?

Wilmington has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #133 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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