Rank
129
B
Monomoy Regional School District
3 schools · 1 high school · 2 elementary schools · Chatham, Harwich · Regional District
Monomoy Regional School District encompasses the Cape Cod towns of Chatham and Harwich, serving a suburban coastal community with distinct economic characteristics between its two member towns. Chatham, known for its picturesque beaches and maritime heritage, has notably high single-family assessed home values exceeding $1.7 million, while Harwich offers a more moderate real estate market. The district's single high school serves both communities and maintains a 92.3% graduation rate, ranking #129 statewide among all districts.
Avg MCAS ELA
54.3%
#122 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
45.7%
#153 of 326
Avg SAT
1,101
#172 of 290
Attendance
93.9%
#191 of 328
Graduation Rate
92.3%
#188 of 288
AP Pass Rate
63.8%
#190 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,510
#66 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$88,886
#187 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 54% | 46% | — | 497 | 115 |
| Grade 4 | 41% | 53% | — | 497 | 116 |
| Grade 5 | 39% | 47% | 64% | 497 | 119 |
| Grade 6 | 44% | 57% | — | 501 | 132 |
| Grade 7 | 52% | 40% | — | 499 | 137 |
| Grade 8 | 40% | 30% | 40% | 492 | 141 |
| Grade 10 | 42% | 39% | 50% | 497 | 148 |
| HS Science | — | — | — | — | — |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 71.4%
Asian: 1.8%
Hispanic: 10.6%
Black: 8.1%
Multi-Race: 7.4%
Am. Indian: 0.5%
Pac. Islander: 0.2%
Female: 47.9%Male: 51.9%Non-binary: 0.2%
High Schools in Monomoy Regional School District
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
168
B-
Monomoy Regional High School
SAT
1,101
ELA
42%
Math
40%
Grad
92.3%
168
B-
Monomoy Regional High School
1,101
42%
40%
63.8%
92.3%
Elementary Schools in Monomoy Regional School District
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
327
B
Chatham Elementary School
ELA
69%
Math
48%
Attend.
93.8%
Class
19
327
B
Chatham Elementary School
69%
48%
93.8%
19
350
B
Harwich Elementary School
ELA
52%
Math
49%
Attend.
94.4%
Class
19
350
B
Harwich Elementary School
52%
49%
94.4%
19
District Operations
Attendance
#191 of 328Attendance Rate93.9%
Avg Days Absent11
Chronically Absent (10%+)15.3%
Chronically Absent (20%+)2.8%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#66 of 325In-District Per Pupil$25,586
Total Per Pupil$25,510
Total FTE Students1,869
Teacher Salaries
#187 of 325Average Salary$88,886
Teacher FTE Count171
Salary vs. Town Income1.3x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.3x the town's per capita income ($70,889). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#133 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners5.1%
Students w/ Disabilities17.3%
Total Students1,733
Staffing & Retention
#140 of 327Teacher Retention88.2%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers178
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Chatham
Avg Assessed Value
$1,738,711
#18 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$6,381
Income Per Capita
$87,854
#60 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#198
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 Rate0.37%
Tax as % of Income7.26%(low burden)
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
$121.3M+1.1% levy growth(typical)
Residential$105.3M
Commercial/Industrial$16.1M
Residential Share86.74%(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 3.6% (2.5% base + 1.1% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (86.74%) 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
$5.0M7.7% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $65.0M.
Where Children Attend School
Regional: 341(83.8%)
Vocational: 19(4.7%)
Charter: 8(2.0%)
Private: 16(3.9%)
Home School: 6(1.5%)
Total: 407Harwich
Avg Assessed Value
$1,010,724
#18 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$5,872
Income Per Capita
$53,923
#60 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#231
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 Rate0.58%
Tax as % of Income10.89%(below avg)
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
$61.2M+0.67% levy growth(low)
Residential$51.9M
Commercial/Industrial$9.3M
Residential Share84.82%(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 3.2% (2.5% base + 0.67% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (84.82%) 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
$4.0M4.8% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $82.8M.
Where Children Attend School
Regional: 1,094(80.4%)
Vocational: 69(5.1%)
Charter: 39(2.9%)
Private: 47(3.5%)
Home School: 36(2.6%)
Total: 1,361