Rank
243
C
Ware
2 schools · 1 high school · 1 elementary school · Ware
Ware is a small public school district in central Massachusetts, located in the Pioneer Valley region roughly 20 miles east of Springfield. The district encompasses the town of Ware, a historic mill town with roots in early American manufacturing. With one elementary school and a combined junior/senior high school, Ware serves a tight-knit community and ranks #243 among Massachusetts districts. The district's graduation rate of 81.9% reflects the engagement of its local schools in supporting student completion.
Avg MCAS ELA
31.5%
#270 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
30%
#256 of 326
Avg SAT
1,060
#229 of 290
Attendance
93.1%
#259 of 328
Graduation Rate
81.9%
#263 of 288
AP Pass Rate
71.4%
#154 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,436
#248 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$77,593
#280 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 40% | 28% | — | 489 | 75 |
| Grade 4 | 21% | 23% | — | 482 | 81 |
| Grade 5 | 23% | 38% | 38% | 489 | 91 |
| Grade 6 | 27% | 27% | — | 488 | 89 |
| Grade 7 | 32% | 12% | — | 482 | 77 |
| Grade 8 | 34% | 6% | 29% | 479 | 76 |
| Grade 10 | 23% | 30% | 30% | 484 | 64 |
| HS Science | — | — | 14% | 473 | 22 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 72.1%
Asian: 0.7%
Hispanic: 17.5%
Black: 3.4%
Multi-Race: 5.8%
Am. Indian: 0.5%
Female: 48.3%Male: 51.6%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Ware
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
259
C
Ware Junior/Senior High School
SAT
1,060
ELA
23%
Math
31%
Grad
81.9%
259
C
Ware Junior/Senior High School
1,060
23%
31%
71.4%
81.9%
Elementary Schools in Ware
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
609
C+
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
ELA
40%
Math
29%
Attend.
93.8%
Class
19
609
C+
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
40%
29%
93.8%
19
District Operations
Attendance
#259 of 328Attendance Rate93.1%
Avg Days Absent12
Chronically Absent (10%+)22%
Chronically Absent (20%+)4.5%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#248 of 325In-District Per Pupil$20,348
Total Per Pupil$19,436
Total FTE Students1,310
Teacher Salaries
#280 of 325Average Salary$77,593
Teacher FTE Count89
MA median teacher salary is about $91K.
Class Size & Populations
#171 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners2.3%
Students w/ Disabilities19.1%
Total Students1,078
Staffing & Retention
#266 of 327Teacher Retention79.1%
Principal Retention66.7%
Total Teachers91
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Ware
Avg Assessed Value
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Avg Tax Bill
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Income Per Capita
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Tax Bill Rank
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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 & Bond Details
Bond RatingAA(very good)
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.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 971(74.2%)
Vocational: 103(7.9%)
Private: 21(1.6%)
Home School: 41(3.1%)
Total: 1,308