Top Rankings
Fitchburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,167 students in Fitchburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Fitchburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
5,167 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
424 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Fitchburg 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#350 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
226 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,937 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
24%
# Black Students
354 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
1,291 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
25%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
354 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
154
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
410
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
385
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
369
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
410
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
447
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
383
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
414
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
364
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
391
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
326
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
326
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
355
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
418
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
15
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,677 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,997 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,677
$23,913
Spending / Student
$19,997
$24,672
Best Fitchburg School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goodrich Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Goodrich Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3244
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3244
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Crocker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Bigelow Dr
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3290
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3290
Grades: 1-5
| 616 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Rollstone Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Reingold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Reingold Avenue
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3287
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3287
Grades: 1-5
| 651 students
Rank: #55.
Fitchburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Arn-how Farm Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3240
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #66.
South Street Early Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
376 South Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
Grades: PK-K
| 564 students
Rank: #77.
Mckay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
67 Rindge Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Grades: 1-5
| 727 students
Rank: #88.
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
98 Academy Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Grades: 6-8
| 588 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fitchburg School District?
Fitchburg School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,167 students.
What is the rank of Fitchburg School District?
Fitchburg School District is ranked #346 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fitchburg School District?
57% of Fitchburg School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fitchburg School District?
Fitchburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Fitchburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,997 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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