Rank
53
B+
Berlin-Boylston
3 schools · 1 high school · 2 elementary schools · Berlin, Boylston · Regional District
The Berlin-Boylston Regional School District serves the towns of Berlin and Boylston, two suburban communities about 40 miles west of Boston in the Worcester region. Tahanto Regional High School ranks #48 among Massachusetts high schools, and the district overall places #53 statewide, supported by strong community investment and a 97.4% graduation rate. Both towns have single-family assessed home values in the $690,000–$710,000 range, with per capita incomes in the mid-to-upper $60,000s and $70,000s respectively. The district's three schools—two elementary buildings and Tahanto Regional High—serve a relatively stable, suburban population with a focus on college preparation and career readiness.
Avg MCAS ELA
65.7%
#52 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
72%
#23 of 326
Avg SAT
1,165
#76 of 290
Attendance
94.8%
#89 of 328
Graduation Rate
97.4%
#77 of 288
AP Pass Rate
70.9%
#155 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,989
#187 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$85,102
#224 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 55% | 67% | — | 505 | 95 |
| Grade 4 | 57% | 53% | — | 501 | 83 |
| Grade 5 | 63% | 52% | 65% | 503 | 93 |
| Grade 6 | 58% | 72% | — | 509 | 76 |
| Grade 7 | 60% | 56% | — | 506 | 87 |
| Grade 8 | 50% | 58% | 53% | 505 | 80 |
| Grade 10 | 83% | 77% | 67% | 515 | 72 |
| HS Science | — | — | 76% | 517 | 72 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 78.9%
Asian: 4.5%
Hispanic: 10.5%
Black: 1.4%
Multi-Race: 4.3%
Am. Indian: 0.2%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 48%Male: 51.7%Non-binary: 0.3%
High Schools in Berlin-Boylston
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
48
A-
Tahanto Regional High
SAT
1,165
ELA
88%
Math
82%
Grad
97.4%
48
A-
Tahanto Regional High
1,165
88%
82%
70.9%
97.4%
Elementary Schools in Berlin-Boylston
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
221
B+
Berlin Memorial School
ELA
53%
Math
67%
Attend.
94.9%
Class
18
221
B+
Berlin Memorial School
53%
67%
94.9%
18
245
B
Boylston Elementary School
ELA
56%
Math
67%
Attend.
95.2%
Class
19
245
B
Boylston Elementary School
56%
67%
95.2%
19
District Operations
Attendance
#89 of 328Attendance Rate94.8%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)9.9%
Chronically Absent (20%+)1.9%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#187 of 325In-District Per Pupil$19,832
Total Per Pupil$20,989
Total FTE Students1,166
Teacher Salaries
#224 of 325Average Salary$85,102
Teacher FTE Count92
Salary vs. Town Income1.2x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.2x the town's per capita income ($71,575). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#136 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners4%
Students w/ Disabilities17.8%
Total Students1,113
Staffing & Retention
#43 of 327Teacher Retention91.7%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers96
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Berlin
Avg Assessed Value
$707,787
#95 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$9,951
Income Per Capita
$66,745
#56 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#69
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 Rate1.41%
Tax as % of Income14.91%(typical)
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
$14.5M+1.55% levy growth(strong)
Residential$10.1M
Commercial/Industrial$4.4M
Residential Share59.56%(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 4.0% (2.5% base + 1.55% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (59.56%) 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
$2.9M14.8% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $19.5M.
Where Children Attend School
Regional: 377(77.7%)
Vocational: 43(8.9%)
Charter: 7(1.4%)
Private: 15(3.1%)
Home School: 15(3.1%)
Total: 485Boylston
Avg Assessed Value
$690,650
#95 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$9,379
Income Per Capita
$76,404
#56 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#81
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 Rate1.36%
Tax as % of Income12.28%(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
$28.4M+2.13% levy growth(strong)
Residential$10.0M
Commercial/Industrial$18.4M
Residential Share35.23%(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 4.6% (2.5% base + 2.13% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (35.23%) 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
$1.1M4.9% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $23.5M.
Where Children Attend School
Regional: 589(85.5%)
Charter: 8(1.2%)
Private: 49(7.1%)
Home School: 17(2.5%)
Total: 689