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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 Spackenkill.

K–2Nassau SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District
3–5Hagan SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District
6–8Orville A Todd Middle SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District
9–12Spackenkill High SchoolSpackenkill Union Free 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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