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 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,187 students in Fitchburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Fitchburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
5,187 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
386 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Fitchburg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#359 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
233 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,910 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
23%
# Black Students
342 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
1,336 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
26%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
361 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
166
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
382
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
366
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
421
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
460
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
374
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
435
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
405
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
381
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
372
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
307
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
339
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
389
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
379
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
11
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,601 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,920 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,601
$23,971
Spending / Student
$19,920
$24,732
Best Fitchburg School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crocker Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Bigelow Dr
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3290
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3290
Grades: PK-4
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Fitchburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Arn-how Farm Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3240
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,293 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Rollstone Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Grades: 5-8
| 668 students
Rank: #44.
Goodrich Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Goodrich Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3244
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3244
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #55.
Reingold Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
70 Reingold Avenue
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3287
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3287
Grades: PK-4
| 592 students
Rank: #66.
Mckay Arts Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
67 Rindge Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Grades: PK-8
| 663 students
Rank: #77.
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
98 Academy Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Grades: 5-8
| 648 students
Rank: #88.
South Street Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
376 South Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
Grades: PK-4
| 586 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fitchburg School District?
Fitchburg School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,187 students.
What is the rank of Fitchburg School District?
Fitchburg School District is ranked #360 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
56% of Fitchburg School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% 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 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Fitchburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,920 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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