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Student-to-teacher ratio in Duxbury Public Schools District rose in 2021-22 school year

Secretary of education patrick tutwiler 2023

TX Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler 2023 | Massachusetts Department of Education

TX Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler 2023 | Massachusetts Department of Education

The ratio of students to teachers in Duxbury Public Schools District rose by 1.6% in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

There were 2,811 students being taught by 217.7 teachers in Duxbury Public Schools District, which covers schools within Plymouth County and has a main office in Duxbury. That's an average of 12.9 students per teacher in the district during the 2021-22 school year.

In the previous year, Duxbury Public Schools District had 2,790 students and 220.3 teachers on staff.

Despite the shortage, under-representation of ethnicities among teachers was found to be a concern. The Rennie Center reported that only nine percent of teachers are people of color.

Massachusetts was ranked as the eighth best state for teachers, according to a WalletHub study.

Students per Teacher Ratio in Duxbury Public Schools District Over Three Years
0100020002019-202020-212021-22№ of Students№ of Teachers

Students to Teacher Ratio of Duxbury Public Schools District Compared to Previous Year
Previous YearStudent-to-teacher ratioCurrent yearStudent-to-teacher ratio
2020-2112.7:12021-2212.9:1

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