Rank
28
A-
Scituate
5 schools · 1 high school · 4 elementary schools · Scituate
Scituate is a coastal town on the South Shore, approximately 30 miles south of Boston. With an average single-family assessed value exceeding $1 million, it is a notably affluent community, and the district's investment in schools is reflected in its strong performance, including a 98.5% graduation rate and the ranking of Hatherly Elementary among the top 25 elementary schools in the state. The town's maritime heritage and scenic coastline have made it a desirable residential area for generations. Scituate's schools serve a single town and are ranked #28 overall among Massachusetts districts.
Avg MCAS ELA
69.6%
#39 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
67.8%
#41 of 326
Avg SAT
1,162
#80 of 290
Attendance
94.9%
#73 of 328
Graduation Rate
98.5%
#35 of 288
AP Pass Rate
78.4%
#103 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,508
#173 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$107,926
#39 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 68% | 67% | — | 510 | 200 |
| Grade 4 | 56% | 66% | — | 505 | 206 |
| Grade 5 | 58% | 59% | 66% | 506 | 233 |
| Grade 6 | 60% | 62% | — | 506 | 228 |
| Grade 7 | 58% | 55% | — | 504 | 222 |
| Grade 8 | 66% | 61% | 62% | 509 | 180 |
| Grade 10 | 73% | 66% | 72% | 511 | 169 |
| HS Science | — | — | 50% | 500 | 191 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 90.2%
Asian: 0.5%
Hispanic: 3.2%
Black: 2.1%
Multi-Race: 3.7%
Am. Indian: 0.1%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 49.4%Male: 50.4%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Scituate
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
63
B+
Scituate High School
SAT
1,162
ELA
73%
Math
66%
Grad
98.5%
63
B+
Scituate High School
1,162
73%
66%
78.4%
98.5%
Elementary Schools in Scituate
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
23
A+
Hatherly Elementary
ELA
73%
Math
85%
Attend.
95.5%
Class
19
23
A+
Hatherly Elementary
73%
85%
95.5%
19
77
A-
Wampatuck Elementary
ELA
70%
Math
75%
Attend.
94.6%
Class
19
77
A-
Wampatuck Elementary
70%
75%
94.6%
19
97
A-
Jenkins Elementary School
ELA
76%
Math
59%
Attend.
95.3%
Class
19
97
A-
Jenkins Elementary School
76%
59%
95.3%
19
262
B
Cushing Elementary
ELA
56%
Math
54%
Attend.
94.8%
Class
19
262
B
Cushing Elementary
56%
54%
94.8%
19
District Operations
Attendance
#73 of 328Attendance Rate94.9%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)8.6%
Chronically Absent (20%+)1.2%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#173 of 325In-District Per Pupil$20,435
Total Per Pupil$21,508
Total FTE Students2,794
Teacher Salaries
#39 of 325Average Salary$107,926
Teacher FTE Count236
Salary vs. Town Income1.1x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.1x the town's per capita income ($97,971). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#167 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners0.5%
Students w/ Disabilities19.8%
Total Students2,772
Staffing & Retention
#64 of 327Teacher Retention90.8%
Principal Retention85.7%
Total Teachers249
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Scituate
Avg Assessed Value
$1,036,705
#34 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$10,191
Income Per Capita
$97,971
#26 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#63
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate0.98%
Tax as % of Income10.4%(below avg)
Bond RatingAA+(excellent)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$85.4M+1.11% levy growth(typical)
Residential$80.4M
Commercial/Industrial$5.1M
Residential Share94.08%(mostly homes)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.6% (2.5% base + 1.11% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (94.08%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$7.2M6.4% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $112.7M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 2,684(88.5%)
Vocational: 57(1.9%)
Charter: 12(0.4%)
Private: 238(7.8%)
Home School: 38(1.3%)
Total: 3,034