For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,975 students in Northbridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Northbridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
1,975 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Northbridge 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
187 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
23%
# Black Students
21 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
1,651 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
84%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
99 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
95
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
155
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
120
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
131
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
142
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
173
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
181
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
136
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
114
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
138
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,978 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,047 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,978
$23,971
Spending / Student
$39,047
$24,732
Best Northbridge School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northbridge High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
427 Linwood Avenue
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-6221
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-6221
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Northbridge Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
171 Linwood Avenue
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8718
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8718
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
W Edward Balmer
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Crescent Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8161
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8161
Grades: PK-5
| 952 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northbridge School District?
Northbridge School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,975 students.
What is the rank of Northbridge School District?
Northbridge School District is ranked #278 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Northbridge School District?
84% of Northbridge School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northbridge School District?
Northbridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Northbridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,047 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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