Rank
10
A
Hopkinton
2 schools · 1 high school · 1 elementary school · Hopkinton
Hopkinton is a suburban town about 30 miles west of Boston in the MetroWest region. With an average single-family assessed value near $1 million and per capita income of $100,244, Hopkinton is an affluent community that invests significantly in its schools. The district's compact size—serving a single elementary school and Hopkinton High School—contributes to its tight-knit educational environment, which is reflected in a 99.3% graduation rate and consistent top-10 statewide rankings. Hopkinton High ranks #11 among Massachusetts high schools. Historically known as the starting point of the Boston Marathon since 1897, the town balances suburban development with the character of a New England village.
Avg MCAS ELA
75%
#19 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
76%
#16 of 326
Avg SAT
1,272
#17 of 290
Attendance
95%
#69 of 328
Graduation Rate
99.3%
#16 of 288
AP Pass Rate
95.7%
#7 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,315
#283 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$109,298
#31 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 65% | 71% | — | 511 | 318 |
| Grade 4 | 69% | 76% | — | 512 | 339 |
| Grade 5 | 74% | 82% | 80% | 515 | 344 |
| Grade 6 | 76% | 82% | — | 520 | 354 |
| Grade 7 | 70% | 78% | — | 514 | 308 |
| Grade 8 | 80% | 82% | 72% | 518 | 337 |
| Grade 10 | 84% | 80% | 80% | 521 | 302 |
| HS Science | — | — | 79% | 519 | 305 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 53.9%
Asian: 32.2%
Hispanic: 5.7%
Black: 1.1%
Multi-Race: 6.9%
Am. Indian: 0.3%
Female: 48.4%Male: 51.5%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Hopkinton
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
11
A
Hopkinton High
SAT
1,272
ELA
84%
Math
80%
Grad
99.3%
11
A
Hopkinton High
1,272
84%
80%
95.7%
99.3%
Elementary Schools in Hopkinton
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
93
A-
Elmwood
ELA
66%
Math
72%
Attend.
95.7%
Class
21
93
A-
Elmwood
66%
72%
95.7%
21
District Operations
Attendance
#69 of 328Attendance Rate95%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)9.9%
Chronically Absent (20%+)2.2%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#283 of 325In-District Per Pupil$17,318
Total Per Pupil$18,315
Total FTE Students4,257
Teacher Salaries
#31 of 325Average Salary$109,298
Teacher FTE Count292
Salary vs. Town Income1.1x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.1x the town's per capita income ($100,244). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#289 of 327Avg Class Size20
English Learners5.2%
Students w/ Disabilities14%
Total Students4,261
Staffing & Retention
#7 of 327Teacher Retention95.2%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers310
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Hopkinton
Avg Assessed Value
$994,431
#39 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$14,021
Income Per Capita
$100,244
#25 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#29
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 Income13.99%(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
$85.1M+1.33% levy growth(typical)
Residential$51.5M
Commercial/Industrial$33.6M
Residential Share60.55%(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 3.8% (2.5% base + 1.33% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (60.55%) 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
$16.2M13.2% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $122.6M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 4,143(95.3%)
Vocational: 26(0.6%)
Charter: 2(0.0%)
Private: 123(2.8%)
Home School: 16(0.4%)
Total: 4,348