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Fitchburg School District

376 South Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fitchburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,124 students in Fitchburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Fitchburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
5,124 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fitchburg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 76% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#345 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
42%
28%
44%
20%
44%
91%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
58%
25%
% Black
7%
10%
% White
24%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,842 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,165 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,842
$23,845
Spending / Student
$20,165
$24,602

Best Fitchburg School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goodrich Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Goodrich Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Crocker Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Bigelow Dr
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3290
Gr: 1-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Rollstone Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Reingold Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Reingold Avenue
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3287
Gr: 1-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
South Street Early Learning Center
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
376 South Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
Gr: PK-K | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Fitchburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Arn-how Farm Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,180 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Mckay Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
67 Rindge Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Gr: 1-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
98 Academy Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fitchburg School District?
Fitchburg School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,124 students.
What is the rank of Fitchburg School District?
Fitchburg School District is ranked #343 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fitchburg School District?
58% of Fitchburg School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fitchburg School District?
Fitchburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Fitchburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,165 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,124 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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