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Lexington

Massachusetts · Public School District
10
Schools
6,845
Students
$30,734
Per-Pupil Spend
+114% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
99.5%
Graduation Rate
+13.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lexington is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 6,845 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 99.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $30,734 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 59/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BowmanKG–05451
BridgeKG–05374
FiskeKG–05341
HarringtonKG–05396
Joseph EstabrookKG–05542
Maria HastingsKG–05598
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jonas Clarke Middle06–08823
Wm Diamond Middle06–08942
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lexington High09–122,303
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lexington Children's PlacePK–PK75
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,734+114% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
22%
74%
State
22.1%
Local (property tax)
74.4%
Federal
3.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (74%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
6,845
Students
—
Free Lunch
$31K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate99.5%
Opportunity Score59/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
99.5% graduation rate — 13.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $30,734 per pupil — 114% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lexington?
Lexington has 10 public schools, serving a total of 6,845 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lexington?
The graduation rate is 99.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lexington spend per student?
Lexington spends $30,734 per pupil — 114% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Lexington?
No, Lexington does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lexington serve?
Lexington serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lexington?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lexington is 59/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.