For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,550 students in Northborough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Northborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
1,550 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Northborough School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
194 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
13%
7%
# Hispanic Students
158 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
23%
# Black Students
28 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
1,070 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
69%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
155
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
175
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
166
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
192
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
175
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,323 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,865 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,323
$23,971
Spending / Student
$23,865
$24,732
Best Northborough School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Street
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
76 Lincoln Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7030
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7030
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Marguerite E Peaslee
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31 Maple Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7035
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7035
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Marion E Zeh
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Howard Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7048
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7048
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Robert E. Melican Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
145 Lincoln Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7020
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7020
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #55.
Fannie E Proctor
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26 Jefferson Rd
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7040
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7040
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northborough School District?
Northborough School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,550 students.
What is the rank of Northborough School District?
Northborough School District is ranked #109 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Northborough School District?
69% of Northborough School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northborough School District?
Northborough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Northborough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,865 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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