A−
Tantasqua School District
Public school districtGrades 7–12Regional · 5 towns
Serves Sturbridge, Brimfield, Brookfield, Holland and Wales.
Students
1,750
Schools
3
Spent per student
$18,951
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
12:1
What stands out about Tantasqua School District
- School Grade A−: better than 75% of Massachusetts districts
- Math proficiency 18 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 8 pts above the state
- Spends 29% less per student than the MA average
- 12 students per teacher
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Devens.
PK–53 elementary schoolsAyer-Shirley School District
6–82 middle schoolsAyer-Shirley School District
9–122 high schoolsAyer-Shirley School District
Test scores vs. MA
2020–21Math proficiency54%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 88.8%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$18,951 per student · 29% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 64%Support & administration 36%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 50%State 43%Federal 7%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,771’20
1,789’21
1,752’22
1,759’23
1,750’24
About steady.
Students
White 85%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 4%Asian 2%Black 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.