For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,947 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 35% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
1,947 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
76,902 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#284 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
221 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
24%
# Black Students
31 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
1,634 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
84%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
98
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
146
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
155
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
149
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
124
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,409 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,609 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,409
$23,913
Spending / Student
$39,609
$24,672
Best Northbridge School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northbridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
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 Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Crescent Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8161
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8161
Grades: PK-5
| 953 students
Rank: #33.
Northbridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
171 Linwood Avenue
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8718
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8718
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northbridge School District?
Northbridge School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,947 students.
What is the rank of Northbridge School District?
Northbridge School District is ranked #286 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Northbridge School District?
84% of Northbridge School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 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 $39,609 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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