Rank
147
B-
Ashburnham-Westminster
3 schools · 1 high school · 2 elementary schools · Ashburnham, Westminster · Regional District
The Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District serves two towns in north-central Massachusetts, roughly 50 miles northwest of Boston in the Fitchburg area. The district operates two elementary schools and Oakmont Regional High School, which serves students from both Ashburnham and Westminster. With a graduation rate of 96.2%, the district demonstrates strong student outcomes, and both towns maintain moderate single-family assessed values typical of the region. The district ranks #147 statewide among 328 regional districts.
Avg MCAS ELA
46%
#177 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
46.7%
#141 of 326
Avg SAT
1,127
#132 of 290
Attendance
94.7%
#104 of 328
Graduation Rate
96.2%
#112 of 288
AP Pass Rate
61.4%
#201 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,953
#316 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$80,274
#266 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 39% | 46% | — | 495 | 167 |
| Grade 4 | 35% | 44% | — | 495 | 171 |
| Grade 5 | 36% | 35% | 43% | 496 | 164 |
| Grade 6 | 27% | 42% | — | 494 | 217 |
| Grade 7 | 52% | 42% | — | 497 | 183 |
| Grade 8 | 54% | 30% | 40% | 495 | 177 |
| Grade 10 | 58% | 47% | 55% | 503 | 148 |
| HS Science | — | — | 39% | 492 | 70 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 85.7%
Asian: 1%
Hispanic: 7.7%
Black: 2.3%
Multi-Race: 3.2%
Female: 49.5%Male: 50.1%Non-binary: 0.4%
High Schools in Ashburnham-Westminster
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
129
B
Oakmont Regional High School
SAT
1,127
ELA
59%
Math
48%
Grad
96.2%
129
B
Oakmont Regional High School
1,127
59%
48%
61.4%
96.2%
Elementary Schools in Ashburnham-Westminster
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
434
B-
Briggs Elementary
ELA
41%
Math
46%
Attend.
94.6%
Class
19
434
B-
Briggs Elementary
41%
46%
94.6%
19
499
C+
Westminster Elementary
ELA
38%
Math
46%
Attend.
94.9%
Class
19
499
C+
Westminster Elementary
38%
46%
94.9%
19
District Operations
Attendance
#104 of 328Attendance Rate94.7%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)10.4%
Chronically Absent (20%+)1.5%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#316 of 325In-District Per Pupil$16,209
Total Per Pupil$16,953
Total FTE Students2,336
Teacher Salaries
#266 of 325Average Salary$80,274
Teacher FTE Count166
Salary vs. Town Income1.7x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.7x the town's per capita income ($45,901). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#273 of 327Avg Class Size19
English Learners1.7%
Students w/ Disabilities18.8%
Total Students2,265
Staffing & Retention
#82 of 327Teacher Retention90%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers170
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Ashburnham
Avg Assessed Value
$420,061
#179 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$6,246
Income Per Capita
$40,978
#134 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#209
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 Rate1.49%
Tax as % of Income15.24%(typical)
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.
New Growth
$10.6M+1.01% levy growth(typical)
Residential$9.6M
Commercial/Industrial$1.0M
Residential Share90.58%(mostly homes)
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 3.5% (2.5% base + 1.01% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (90.58%) 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
$2.7M12.8% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $21.2M.
Westminster
Avg Assessed Value
$510,786
#179 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$5,992
Income Per Capita
$50,824
#134 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#223
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 Rate1.17%
Tax as % of Income11.79%(below avg)
Bond RatingAA+(excellent)
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
$19.6M+0.99% levy growth(typical)
Residential$10.1M
Commercial/Industrial$9.5M
Residential Share51.65%(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 3.5% (2.5% base + 0.99% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (51.65%) 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
$3.0M9.0% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $33.3M.