Ludlow School District
School District · Ludlow, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,470
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,470
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Ludlow?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ludlow 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.
Harris Brook Elementary School
Ludlow · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ludlow Senior High
Ludlow · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paul R Baird Middle
Ludlow · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#117 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,470
+$1,099 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,258 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Ludlow ranks #117 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Ludlow's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Harris Brook Elementary School (6.8/10), Ludlow Senior High (6.0/10), and Paul R Baird Middle (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ludlow
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harris Brook Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Ludlow Senior High | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Paul R Baird Middle | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ludlow
Ludlow is a Ludlow, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,258 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $22,470 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Ludlow demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Harris Brook Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Ludlow students show an average math proficiency of 44.5% and ELA proficiency of 43.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ludlow, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ludlow with test data.
Schools in Ludlow
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Ludlow
- Total Enrollment
- 2,258
- Teachers (FTE)
- 194
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ludlow?
Ludlow has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ludlow?
The average composite rating for Ludlow is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ludlow?
Ludlow spends $22,470 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ludlow?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ludlow is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ludlow?
Harris Brook Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ludlow with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Ludlow?
Across schools in Ludlow with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ludlow compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Ludlow has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 4 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.1%
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Compare Ludlow 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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