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Marlborough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,728 students in Marlborough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Marlborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
4,728 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
403 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marlborough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#343 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
59%
26%
% Black
6%
10%
% White
30%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,908 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,320 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$110 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,908
$23,855
Spending / Student
$23,320
$24,613
Best Marlborough School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marlborough High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 Bolton Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3500
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Francis J Kane
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Farm Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3507
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3507
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Charles Jaworek School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Hosmer Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3506
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3506
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Richer
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Foley Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3504
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3504
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Goodnow Brothers Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
441 Bolton Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3508
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3508
Gr: K-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Union Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3502
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3502
Gr: 6-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
17 Washington Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3503
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3503
Gr: PK | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marlborough School District?
Marlborough School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,728 students.
What is the rank of Marlborough School District?
Marlborough School District is ranked #331 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marlborough School District?
59% of Marlborough School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marlborough School District?
Marlborough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Marlborough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,320 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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