Fitchburg School District
School District · Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,238
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,238
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#161 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,238
$1,133 vs Massachusetts median
District size
5,124 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
About Fitchburg
Fitchburg is a Fitchburg, Massachusetts school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,124 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $20,238 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Fitchburg demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Memorial Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Fitchburg students show an average math proficiency of 24.6% and ELA proficiency of 31.3%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fitchburg, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fitchburg with test data.
Schools in Fitchburg
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Fitchburg
- Total Enrollment
- 5,124
- Teachers (FTE)
- 447
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fitchburg?
The average composite rating for Fitchburg is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg spends $20,238 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fitchburg?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fitchburg is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fitchburg?
Memorial Middle School is the highest-rated school in Fitchburg with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Fitchburg?
Across schools in Fitchburg with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fitchburg compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Fitchburg has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Fitchburg with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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