Northborough School District
School District · Southborough, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,731
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,731
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating Northborough?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Northborough 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.
Fannie E Proctor
Northborough · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Robert E. Melican Middle School
Northborough · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Marion E Zeh
Northborough · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#108 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,731
+$1,360 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,634 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Northborough ranks #108 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Northborough's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fannie E Proctor (7.4/10), Robert E. Melican Middle School (7.1/10), and Marion E Zeh (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Northborough
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fannie E Proctor | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Robert E. Melican Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Marion E Zeh | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln Street | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Marguerite E Peaslee | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Northborough
Northborough is a Southborough, Massachusetts school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,634 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $22,731 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Northborough demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fannie E Proctor, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Northborough students show an average math proficiency of 61.1% and ELA proficiency of 63.1%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Northborough, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Northborough with test data.
Schools in Northborough
5 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Southborough
- Total Enrollment
- 1,634
- Teachers (FTE)
- 134
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northborough?
Northborough has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Northborough?
The average composite rating for Northborough is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Northborough?
Northborough spends $22,731 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northborough?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northborough is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Northborough?
Fannie E Proctor is the highest-rated school in Northborough with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Northborough?
Across schools in Northborough with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Northborough compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Northborough has an average school rating of 6.6/10 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.1%
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Compare Northborough 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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