Northbridge School District
School District · Whitinsville, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,284
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,284
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Northbridge?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Northbridge as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Northbridge Elementary School
Whitinsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northbridge High
Whitinsville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northbridge Middle
Whitinsville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#156 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,284
$2,087 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,865 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Northbridge ranks #156 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Northbridge's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northbridge Elementary School (7.2/10), Northbridge High (6.6/10), and Northbridge Middle (3.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Northbridge
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northbridge Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Northbridge High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Northbridge Middle | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Northbridge
Northbridge is a Whitinsville, Massachusetts school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,865 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $19,284 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Northbridge demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northbridge Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Northbridge students show an average math proficiency of 42.9% and ELA proficiency of 49.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Northbridge, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Northbridge with test data.
Schools in Northbridge
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Whitinsville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,865
- Teachers (FTE)
- 148
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northbridge?
Northbridge has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Northbridge?
The average composite rating for Northbridge 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 Northbridge?
Northbridge spends $19,284 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northbridge?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northbridge is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Northbridge?
Northbridge Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Northbridge with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Northbridge?
Across schools in Northbridge with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Northbridge compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Northbridge has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 3 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
- 42.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.1%
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Compare Northbridge 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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