Fitchburg School District
School District · Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,238
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,238
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Fitchburg?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fitchburg as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Memorial Middle School
Fitchburg · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Reingold Elementary
Fitchburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mckay Elementary School
Fitchburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#191 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,238
$1,133 vs Massachusetts median
District size
5,124 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Fitchburg ranks #191 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Fitchburg's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Memorial Middle School (6.9/10), Reingold Elementary (6.6/10), and Mckay Elementary School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fitchburg
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memorial Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Reingold Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Mckay Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Fitchburg High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Crocker Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Arthur M Longsjo Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | South Street Early Learning Center | 3.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Goodrich Academy | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.2/10, Fitchburg demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Memorial Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Fitchburg students show an average math proficiency of 28.6% and ELA proficiency of 36.8%.
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 5.2/10. 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 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Fitchburg?
Across schools in Fitchburg with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.8%. 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 5.2/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.8%
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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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