Rank
181
C+
Narragansett
2 schools · 1 high school · 1 elementary school · Phillipston, Templeton · Regional District
Narragansett Regional School District serves the towns of Phillipston and Templeton, located in north-central Massachusetts between Worcester and the Vermont border. This rural regional district encompasses two small communities with a combined elementary school and one regional high school serving grades 7–12. The district is ranked #181 statewide and has a graduation rate of 76.9%, with an average SAT score of 1112. Both towns benefit from relatively modest property tax bills, reflecting a balance of local resources and regional cooperation in education.
Avg MCAS ELA
41.5%
#209 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
41.5%
#179 of 326
Avg SAT
1,112
#158 of 290
Attendance
94.3%
#165 of 328
Graduation Rate
76.9%
#276 of 288
AP Pass Rate
66.2%
#177 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,341
#306 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$75,777
#287 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 32% | 39% | — | 491 | 100 |
| Grade 4 | 32% | 26% | — | 491 | 102 |
| Grade 5 | 20% | 13% | 29% | 483 | 117 |
| Grade 6 | 28% | 35% | — | 489 | 130 |
| Grade 7 | 28% | 26% | — | 487 | 118 |
| Grade 8 | 28% | 25% | 30% | 485 | 123 |
| Grade 10 | 50% | 44% | 38% | 500 | 84 |
| HS Science | — | — | 28% | 488 | 89 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 83.3%
Asian: 0.6%
Hispanic: 10.4%
Black: 1.8%
Multi-Race: 3.7%
Am. Indian: 0.3%
Female: 46.4%Male: 53.4%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Narragansett
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
190
C+
Narragansett Regional High
SAT
1,112
ELA
50%
Math
44%
Grad
76.9%
190
C+
Narragansett Regional High
1,112
50%
44%
66.2%
76.9%
Elementary Schools in Narragansett
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
501
C+
Templeton Elementary School
ELA
33%
Math
39%
Attend.
94.9%
Class
20
501
C+
Templeton Elementary School
33%
39%
94.9%
20
District Operations
Attendance
#165 of 328Attendance Rate94.3%
Avg Days Absent10
Chronically Absent (10%+)14.2%
Chronically Absent (20%+)3.4%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#306 of 325In-District Per Pupil$17,008
Total Per Pupil$17,341
Total FTE Students1,572
Teacher Salaries
#287 of 325Average Salary$75,777
Teacher FTE Count98
Salary vs. Town Income2.1x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 2.1x the town's per capita income ($35,619). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#186 of 327Avg Class Size18
English Learners1.9%
Students w/ Disabilities21.8%
Total Students1,452
Staffing & Retention
#14 of 327Teacher Retention94.2%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers103
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Phillipston
Avg Assessed Value
$431,391
#202 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$4,724
Income Per Capita
$37,559
#195 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#301
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 Rate1.1%
Tax as % of Income12.58%(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
$9.5M+2.54% levy growth(strong)
Residential$8.5M
Commercial/Industrial$983K
Residential Share89.67%(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 5.0% (2.5% base + 2.54% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (89.67%) 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
$741K12.3% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $6.0M.
Templeton
Avg Assessed Value
$378,285
#202 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$4,490
Income Per Capita
$33,678
#195 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#318
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 Rate1.19%
Tax as % of Income13.33%(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
$8.7M+0.84% levy growth(typical)
Residential$7.1M
Commercial/Industrial$1.6M
Residential Share81.67%(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 3.3% (2.5% base + 0.84% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (81.67%) 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
$560K2.6% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $21.7M.