Rank
234
C
Marlborough
5 schools · 1 high school · 4 elementary schools · Marlborough
Marlborough is a suburban community located roughly 35 miles west of Boston in central Massachusetts. The town's single-family assessed values and per capita income place it in the moderate range for the state. Marlborough Public Schools serves the town with four elementary schools and Marlborough High School, which feeds the district's college-preparatory curriculum. The district's 83.9% graduation rate reflects a solid commitment to student completion and workforce readiness.
Avg MCAS ELA
32.4%
#268 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
27.2%
#270 of 326
Avg SAT
1,017
#247 of 290
Attendance
92.8%
#243 of 328
Graduation Rate
83.9%
#253 of 288
AP Pass Rate
56.9%
#213 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,346
#217 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$87,213
#200 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 30% | 25% | — | 485 | 425 |
| Grade 4 | 30% | 35% | — | 488 | 424 |
| Grade 5 | 21% | 20% | 29% | 483 | 406 |
| Grade 6 | 24% | 20% | — | 481 | 356 |
| Grade 7 | 20% | 11% | — | 476 | 288 |
| Grade 8 | 26% | 22% | 15% | 483 | 300 |
| Grade 10 | 40% | 34% | 34% | 490 | 201 |
| HS Science | — | — | 17% | 478 | 86 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 30.2%
Asian: 1.7%
Hispanic: 58.3%
Black: 6.3%
Multi-Race: 3.2%
Am. Indian: 0.3%
Female: 49.1%Male: 50.9%
High Schools in Marlborough
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
270
C
Marlborough High
SAT
1,017
ELA
43%
Math
35%
Grad
83.9%
270
C
Marlborough High
1,017
43%
35%
56.9%
83.9%
Elementary Schools in Marlborough
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
528
C+
Goodnow Brothers Elementary School
ELA
38%
Math
32%
Attend.
94.1%
Class
21
528
C+
Goodnow Brothers Elementary School
38%
32%
94.1%
21
586
C+
Francis J Kane
ELA
33%
Math
22%
Attend.
93.8%
Class
21
586
C+
Francis J Kane
33%
22%
93.8%
21
646
C
Richer
ELA
24%
Math
23%
Attend.
92.8%
Class
21
646
C
Richer
24%
23%
92.8%
21
647
C
Charles Jaworek School
ELA
24%
Math
24%
Attend.
94.1%
Class
20
647
C
Charles Jaworek School
24%
24%
94.1%
20
District Operations
Attendance
#243 of 328Attendance Rate92.8%
Avg Days Absent12
Chronically Absent (10%+)22.2%
Chronically Absent (20%+)5.3%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#217 of 325In-District Per Pupil$20,142
Total Per Pupil$20,346
Total FTE Students5,572
Teacher Salaries
#200 of 325Average Salary$87,213
Teacher FTE Count410
Salary vs. Town Income2.0x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 2.0x the town's per capita income ($44,015). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#215 of 327Avg Class Size18
English Learners35.3%
Students w/ Disabilities17%
Total Students4,995
Staffing & Retention
#213 of 327Teacher Retention85.4%
Principal Retention83.3%
Total Teachers418
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Marlborough
Avg Assessed Value
$611,100
#124 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$6,441
Income Per Capita
$44,015
#150 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#195
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 Rate1.05%
Tax as % of Income14.63%(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
$206.1M+1.5% levy growth(strong)
Residential$120.0M
Commercial/Industrial$86.1M
Residential Share44.76%(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 + 1.5% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (44.76%) 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
$8.0M3.6% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $222.2M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 4,642(74.0%)
Vocational: 604(9.6%)
Charter: 514(8.2%)
Private: 239(3.8%)
Home School: 78(1.2%)
Total: 6,272