Marlborough School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 6 public schools in Marlborough School District, serving 4,575 students. Marlborough School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
- Public schools in Marlborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
- The top ranked public schools in Marlborough School District are Marlborough High School, Richer and Charles Jaworek School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Marlborough School District |
| School District Website | http://www.mps-edu.org |
| School District Phone Number | (508) 460-3509 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 1,854 Schools |
| # of Students | 4,575 Students | 953,660 Students |
| # of Teachers | 387 Teachers | 73,118 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Marlborough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 403 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #326 out of 403 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 79% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 2,100 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 170 Students | 65,565 Students |
| % Asian Students | 4% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 2,142 Students | 191,095 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 47% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 155 Students | 86,283 Students |
| % Black Students | 3% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 1,987 Students | 573,115 Students |
| % White Students | 43% | 60% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 812 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 116 Students | 34,581 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 174 | 30,418 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 391 | 65,872 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 381 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 398 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 406 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 407 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 395 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 290 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 325 | 70,843 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 298 | 71,876 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 254 | 76,601 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 264 | 73,016 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 286 | 71,748 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 298 | 70,028 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 8 | 1,197 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $20,527 is higher than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $20,668 is higher than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $94 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $95 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $20,527 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $20,668 | $18,839 |
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Marlborough School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Marlborough High School Math: 69% | Reading: 87%
Rank:9/, Top 20%431 Bolton Street10
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3500
Grades: 9-12 | 1,110 student
- Richer Math: 51% | Reading: 48%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%80 Foley Road10
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3504
Grades: K-4 | 604 students
- Charles Jaworek School Math: 46% | Reading: 39%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%444 Hosmer Street10
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3506
Grades: K-4 | 761 students
- Francis J Kane Math: 39% | Reading: 43%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%520 Farm Road10
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3507
Grades: K-4 | 618 students
- 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School Math: 32% | Reading: 38%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%25 Union Street10
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3502
Grades: 5-8 | 1,308 student
- Early Childhood Center17 Washington Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3503
Grades: PK | 174 students
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