Rank
89
B
Freetown-Lakeville
3 schools · 1 high school · 2 elementary schools · Freetown, Lakeville · Regional District
Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District serves the towns of Freetown and Lakeville, located in southeastern Massachusetts between Providence, Rhode Island and New Bedford. The district encompasses two small, suburban communities with a combined focus on college and career readiness, reflected in a 96.8% graduation rate. Apponequet Regional High School anchors the district and serves as the primary secondary institution. The region has a quiet, residential character typical of South Coast towns, with convenient access to both the Rhode Island border and coastal areas.
Avg MCAS ELA
55%
#120 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
59.3%
#78 of 326
Avg SAT
1,112
#157 of 290
Attendance
94.6%
#114 of 328
Graduation Rate
96.8%
#90 of 288
AP Pass Rate
86%
#54 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,291
#309 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$84,056
#238 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 53% | 61% | — | 504 | 209 |
| Grade 4 | 38% | 48% | — | 497 | 233 |
| Grade 5 | 32% | 51% | 51% | 496 | 224 |
| Grade 6 | 42% | 54% | — | 498 | 236 |
| Grade 7 | 40% | 43% | — | 496 | 240 |
| Grade 8 | 53% | 54% | 50% | 500 | 221 |
| Grade 10 | 56% | 55% | 68% | 502 | 147 |
| HS Science | — | — | 45% | 500 | 163 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 88.3%
Asian: 0.8%
Hispanic: 5.3%
Black: 2.2%
Multi-Race: 3%
Am. Indian: 0.4%
Female: 48.7%Male: 51.2%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Freetown-Lakeville
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
117
B
Apponequet Regional High
SAT
1,112
ELA
57%
Math
56%
Grad
96.8%
117
B
Apponequet Regional High
1,112
57%
56%
86%
96.8%
Elementary Schools in Freetown-Lakeville
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
223
B+
Freetown Elementary School
ELA
60%
Math
61%
Attend.
95%
Class
13
223
B+
Freetown Elementary School
60%
61%
95%
13
296
B
Assawompset Elementary School
ELA
48%
Math
61%
Attend.
94.8%
Class
20
296
B
Assawompset Elementary School
48%
61%
94.8%
20
District Operations
Attendance
#114 of 328Attendance Rate94.6%
Avg Days Absent10
Chronically Absent (10%+)11.8%
Chronically Absent (20%+)2.3%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#309 of 325In-District Per Pupil$16,493
Total Per Pupil$17,291
Total FTE Students2,800
Teacher Salaries
#238 of 325Average Salary$84,056
Teacher FTE Count215
Salary vs. Town Income1.7x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.7x the town's per capita income ($49,315). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#174 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners1%
Students w/ Disabilities18.3%
Total Students2,615
Staffing & Retention
#54 of 327Teacher Retention91.2%
Principal Retention80%
Total Teachers216
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Freetown
Avg Assessed Value
$562,426
#129 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$5,501
Income Per Capita
$45,642
#121 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#253
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 Rate0.98%
Tax as % of Income12.05%(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
$33.1M+2.01% levy growth(strong)
Residential$11.6M
Commercial/Industrial$21.5M
Residential Share20.57%(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 4.5% (2.5% base + 2.01% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (20.57%) 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
$3.2M8.6% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $37.2M.
Where Children Attend School
Regional: 1,055(80.9%)
Vocational: 105(8.1%)
Charter: 6(0.5%)
Private: 61(4.7%)
Home School: 37(2.8%)
Total: 1,304Lakeville
Avg Assessed Value
$625,926
#129 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$6,097
Income Per Capita
$52,988
#121 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#215
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 Rate0.97%
Tax as % of Income11.51%(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
$19.5M+0.69% levy growth(low)
Residential$14.7M
Commercial/Industrial$4.8M
Residential Share75.35%(typical)
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 3.2% (2.5% base + 0.69% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (75.35%) 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
$1.8M4.5% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $38.8M.
Where Children Attend School
Regional: 1,445(81.7%)
Vocational: 139(7.9%)
Charter: 12(0.7%)
Private: 67(3.8%)
Home School: 43(2.4%)
Total: 1,768