Quabbin School District

872 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,111 students in Quabbin 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 Quabbin School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
7 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
2,111 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Quabbin 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 increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#235 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
42%
41%
44%
43%
44%
87%
89.2%
(2022-23)
24.7%
22.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
26%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
87%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,556 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,464 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,556
$23,855
Spending / Student
$20,464
$24,613

Best Quabbin School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quabbin Regional High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Hubbardston Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Elm Street
Hubbardston, MA 01452
(978) 928-4487
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Hardwick Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
76 School House Dr.
Gilbertville, MA 01031
(413) 477-6351
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Quabbin Regional Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Ruggles Lane
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Ruggles Lane
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-2934
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Oakham Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Deacon Allen Drive
Oakham, MA 01068
(508) 882-3392
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
New Braintree Grade
15 Memorial Drive
New Braintree, MA 01531
(508) 867-2553
Gr: PK | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Quabbin School District?
Quabbin School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,111 students.
What is the rank of Quabbin School District?
Quabbin School District is ranked #239 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 Quabbin School District?
87% of Quabbin School District students are White, 7% 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 Quabbin School District?
Quabbin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Quabbin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,464 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,111 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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