Lunenburg School District
School District · Lunenburg, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,705
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,705
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Lunenburg?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lunenburg 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.
Turkey Hill Elementary School
Lunenburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lunenburg High
Lunenburg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lunenburg Middle School
Lunenburg · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#159 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,705
$2,666 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,580 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Lunenburg ranks #159 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Lunenburg's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Turkey Hill Elementary School (6.5/10), Lunenburg High (6.2/10), and Lunenburg Middle School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lunenburg
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey Hill Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Lunenburg High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Lunenburg Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Lunenburg Primary School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lunenburg
Lunenburg is a Lunenburg, Massachusetts school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,580 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $18,705 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Lunenburg demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Turkey Hill Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Lunenburg students show an average math proficiency of 54.7% and ELA proficiency of 55.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lunenburg, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lunenburg with test data.
Schools in Lunenburg
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Lunenburg
- Total Enrollment
- 1,580
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lunenburg?
Lunenburg has 5 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 Lunenburg?
The average composite rating for Lunenburg is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lunenburg?
Lunenburg spends $18,705 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lunenburg?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lunenburg is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lunenburg?
Turkey Hill Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lunenburg with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Lunenburg?
Across schools in Lunenburg with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lunenburg compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Lunenburg has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 5 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.1%
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Compare Lunenburg 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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