Top Rankings
Millbury School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,631 students in Millbury School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Millbury School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
1,631 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Millbury 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#230 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.8%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
72%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,777 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,785 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$55 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,777
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$33,785
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Millbury School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Street
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Elmwood Street
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-5241
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-5241
Gr: PK-2 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58 Elmwood Street
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-3541
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-3541
Gr: 3-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Millbury Junior/senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 Martin Street
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-5841
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-5841
Gr: 7-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Millbury School District?
Millbury School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,631 students.
What is the rank of Millbury School District?
Millbury School District is ranked #232 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Millbury School District?
72% of Millbury School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Millbury School District?
Millbury School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Millbury School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,785 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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