Rank
31
A-
Andover
5 schools · 1 high school · 4 elementary schools · Andover
Andover is a prosperous suburban town about 20 miles north of Boston, home to a public school district that ranks #31 statewide. The town's single-family assessed home values exceed $1 million, reflecting its affluent character and substantial investment in schools. Andover High School ranks #40 among Massachusetts high schools, while Henry C. Sanborn Elementary is ranked #4 statewide—an exceptional achievement for a single elementary school. With a 96.9% graduation rate and strong standardized test performance, the district serves a community known for its academic rigor and commitment to education.
Avg MCAS ELA
66%
#50 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
72.4%
#22 of 326
Avg SAT
1,220
#37 of 290
Attendance
95.1%
#45 of 328
Graduation Rate
96.9%
#86 of 288
AP Pass Rate
82.3%
#80 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,441
#90 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$107,624
#40 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 61% | 68% | — | 508 | 417 |
| Grade 4 | 60% | 68% | — | 508 | 422 |
| Grade 5 | 63% | 72% | 71% | 511 | 398 |
| Grade 6 | 66% | 65% | — | 510 | 472 |
| Grade 7 | 74% | 69% | — | 513 | 422 |
| Grade 8 | 65% | 65% | 65% | 510 | 427 |
| Grade 10 | 74% | 77% | 72% | 516 | 391 |
| HS Science | — | — | 31% | 492 | 13 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 62.4%
Asian: 18.6%
Hispanic: 10.4%
Black: 3.2%
Multi-Race: 5.3%
Am. Indian: 0.1%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 48.8%Male: 51.1%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Andover
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
40
A-
Andover High
SAT
1,220
ELA
74%
Math
77%
Grad
96.9%
40
A-
Andover High
1,220
74%
77%
82.3%
96.9%
Elementary Schools in Andover
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
4
A+
Henry C Sanborn Elementary
ELA
83%
Math
91%
Attend.
95.6%
Class
20
4
A+
Henry C Sanborn Elementary
83%
91%
95.6%
20
67
A
South Elementary
ELA
65%
Math
74%
Attend.
95.5%
Class
21
67
A
South Elementary
65%
74%
95.5%
21
163
B+
Bancroft Elementary
ELA
61%
Math
64%
Attend.
95.8%
Class
22
163
B+
Bancroft Elementary
61%
64%
95.8%
22
356
B
West Elementary
ELA
47%
Math
56%
Attend.
95.1%
Class
22
356
B
West Elementary
47%
56%
95.1%
22
District Operations
Attendance
#45 of 328Attendance Rate95.1%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)8.6%
Chronically Absent (20%+)1.6%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#90 of 325In-District Per Pupil$23,543
Total Per Pupil$24,441
Total FTE Students5,582
Teacher Salaries
#40 of 325Average Salary$107,624
Teacher FTE Count468
Salary vs. Town Income1.1x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.1x the town's per capita income ($100,826). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#208 of 327Avg Class Size18
English Learners3.2%
Students w/ Disabilities17.4%
Total Students5,490
Staffing & Retention
#78 of 327Teacher Retention90.2%
Principal Retention70%
Total Teachers482
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Andover
Avg Assessed Value
$1,070,385
#31 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$13,176
Income Per Capita
$100,826
#24 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#34
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.23%
Tax as % of Income13.07%(typical)
Bond RatingAAA(highest)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$138.4M+1.41% levy growth(typical)
Residential$67.2M
Commercial/Industrial$71.1M
Residential Share32.68%(diverse)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.9% (2.5% base + 1.41% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (32.68%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$26.2M11.5% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $227.8M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 5,397(83.6%)
Vocational: 57(0.9%)
Charter: 11(0.2%)
Private: 915(14.2%)
Home School: 31(0.5%)
Total: 6,455