Top Rankings
Fitchburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,124 students in Fitchburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
51爆料s in Fitchburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
5,124 Students
921,371 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
78,182 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Fitchburg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#350 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
228 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,957 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
25%
# Black Students
355 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
1,224 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
24%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
345 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
173
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
350
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
433
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
381
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
380
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
406
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
443
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
377
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
390
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
385
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
335
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
340
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
342
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
370
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
19
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,842 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,165 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,842
$23,714
Spending / Student
$20,165
$24,468
Best Fitchburg School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goodrich Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Goodrich Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3244
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3244
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Crocker Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Bigelow Dr
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3290
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3290
Grades: 1-5
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Rollstone Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Reingold Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Reingold Avenue
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3287
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3287
Grades: 1-5
| 661 students
Rank: #55.
Fitchburg High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Arn-how Farm Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3240
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,180 students
Rank: #66.
South Street Early Learning Center
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
376 South Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
Grades: PK-K
| 523 students
Rank: #77.
Mckay Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
67 Rindge Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Grades: 1-5
| 762 students
Rank: #88.
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
98 Academy Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fitchburg School District?
Fitchburg School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,124 students.
What is the rank of Fitchburg School District?
Fitchburg School District is ranked #346 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fitchburg School District?
58% of Fitchburg School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fitchburg School District?
Fitchburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Fitchburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,165 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Segregation in K-12 Education: The Jim Crow Era
This article delves into the segregated schooling system that existed during the Jim Crow Era, examining the disparities faced by African American students.
December 16, 2024
Personalized Learning: Revolutionizing Education for the 21st CenturyExplore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
