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Fitchburg School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Fitchburg.

Students
5,234
Schools
8
Spent per student
$22,461
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
12:1
The gist

What stands out about Fitchburg School District

  • School Grade C−: better than 17% of New York districts
  • Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 19 pts below the state
  • Spends 15% less per student than the MA average
  • 12 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Keeseville.

PK–62 schoolsAuSable Valley Central School District
7–8Ausable Valley Middle SchoolAuSable Valley Central School District
9–12Ausable Valley High SchoolAuSable Valley Central School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency15%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts30%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)87%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$22,461 per student · 15% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 59%Support & administration 41%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 1%State 85%Federal 13%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
5,116’20
5,187’21
5,167’22
5,124’23
5,234’24

About steady.

Students
Hispanic 58%White 22%Black 8%Two or more races 7%Asian 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

8 public schools.

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.

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