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Natick

Massachusetts · Public School District
8
Schools
5,346
Students
$30,036
Per-Pupil Spend
+109% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Natick is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 5,346 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $30,036 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 55/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bennett-HemenwayKG–04480
BrownKG–04503
Johnson01–04136
Lilja ElementaryKG–04406
MemorialKG–04432
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
J F Kennedy Middle School05–08884
Wilson Middle05–08778
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Natick High09–121,727
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,036+109% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
20%
76%
State
20.3%
Local (property tax)
75.8%
Federal
3.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (76%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
5,346
Students
—
Free Lunch
$30K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score55/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $30,036 per pupil — 109% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Natick?
Natick has 8 public schools, serving a total of 5,346 students.
What is the graduation rate for Natick?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Natick spend per student?
Natick spends $30,036 per pupil — 109% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Natick?
No, Natick does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Natick serve?
Natick serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Natick?
The median opportunity score across schools in Natick is 55/100. 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.