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Fitchburg

Massachusetts · Public School District
8
Schools
5,167
Students
$21,232
Per-Pupil Spend
+48% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
86.2%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Fitchburg is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 5,167 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,232 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crocker Elementary01–05616
McKay Elementary School01–05727
Reingold Elementary01–05651
South Street Early Learning CenterPK–KG564
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School06–08588
Memorial Middle School06–08581
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fitchburg High09–121,246
Goodrich Academy09–12194
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,232+48% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
74%
State
74.2%
Local (property tax)
11.4%
Federal
14.4%

State funding accounts for 74% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
5,167
Students
—
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.2%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,232 per pupil — 48% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg has 8 public schools, serving a total of 5,167 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fitchburg?
The graduation rate is 86.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fitchburg spend per student?
Fitchburg spends $21,232 per pupil — 48% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Fitchburg?
No, Fitchburg does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Fitchburg serve?
Fitchburg serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fitchburg?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fitchburg is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.