For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,838 students in Northbridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Northbridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
1,838 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northbridge 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#278 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Graduation Rate
87%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.5%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
10%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
79%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,601 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,261 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$45 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,601
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,261
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Northbridge School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northbridge High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
427 Linwood Avenue
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-6221
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-6221
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Northbridge Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Crescent Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8161
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8161
Gr: PK-5 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Northbridge Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
171 Linwood Avenue
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8718
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8718
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northbridge School District?
Northbridge School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,838 students.
What is the rank of Northbridge School District?
Northbridge School District is ranked #277 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Northbridge School District?
79% of Northbridge School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northbridge School District?
Northbridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Northbridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,261 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
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