Top Rankings
Fitchburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,234 students in Fitchburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Fitchburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
5,234 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
431 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fitchburg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#345 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Graduation Rate
91%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41.6%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
58%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
22%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,758 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,136 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$121 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,758
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,136
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Fitchburg School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goodrich Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Goodrich Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3244
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Crocker Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Bigelow Dr
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3290
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3290
Gr: 1-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Rollstone Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Reingold Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Reingold Avenue
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3287
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3287
Gr: 1-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
South Street Early Learning Center
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
376 South Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
Gr: PK-K | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Fitchburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Arn-how Farm Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3240
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Mckay Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
67 Rindge Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Gr: 1-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
98 Academy Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fitchburg School District?
Fitchburg School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,234 students.
What is the rank of Fitchburg School District?
Fitchburg School District is ranked #341 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fitchburg School District?
58% of Fitchburg School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fitchburg School District?
Fitchburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Fitchburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,136 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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