Rank
140
B-
Northbridge
2 schools · 1 high school · 1 elementary school · Northbridge
Northbridge is a public school district serving the town of Northbridge, located in the north-central part of the state between Worcester and the Rhode Island border. The district operates a single elementary school and Northbridge High School, which serves the community's secondary students. With a graduation rate of 89.6%, the district reflects a solid commitment to student completion, and the single-school structure allows for streamlined administration across grade levels. Northbridge maintains a fairly typical tax burden for Massachusetts, positioning it as an accessible community for families seeking suburban living in the region.
Avg MCAS ELA
47%
#173 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
40.5%
#188 of 326
Avg SAT
1,037
#243 of 290
Attendance
93.3%
#251 of 328
Graduation Rate
89.6%
#216 of 288
AP Pass Rate
78%
#105 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,761
#270 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$88,664
#189 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 44% | 42% | — | 494 | 153 |
| Grade 4 | 24% | 30% | — | 487 | 153 |
| Grade 5 | 47% | 38% | 44% | 498 | 134 |
| Grade 6 | 31% | 39% | — | 491 | 116 |
| Grade 7 | 32% | 24% | — | 485 | 125 |
| Grade 8 | 31% | 38% | 30% | 489 | 143 |
| Grade 10 | 46% | 35% | 44% | 495 | 120 |
| HS Science | — | — | 25% | 487 | 116 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 78.7%
Asian: 1.4%
Hispanic: 15.2%
Black: 2.2%
Multi-Race: 2.5%
Am. Indian: 0.1%
Female: 47.1%Male: 52.8%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Northbridge
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
173
B-
Northbridge High
SAT
1,037
ELA
48%
Math
36%
Grad
89.6%
173
B-
Northbridge High
1,037
48%
36%
78%
89.6%
Elementary Schools in Northbridge
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
334
B
Northbridge Elementary School
ELA
46%
Math
45%
Attend.
93.5%
Class
20
334
B
Northbridge Elementary School
46%
45%
93.5%
20
District Operations
Attendance
#251 of 328Attendance Rate93.3%
Avg Days Absent12
Chronically Absent (10%+)19%
Chronically Absent (20%+)4.3%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#270 of 325In-District Per Pupil$17,970
Total Per Pupil$18,761
Total FTE Students2,098
Teacher Salaries
#189 of 325Average Salary$88,664
Teacher FTE Count149
Salary vs. Town Income1.9x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.9x the town's per capita income ($46,340). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#177 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners4.6%
Students w/ Disabilities23.2%
Total Students1,856
Staffing & Retention
#242 of 327Teacher Retention82.5%
Principal Retention75%
Total Teachers154
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Northbridge
Avg Assessed Value
$509,218
#160 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$5,922
Income Per Capita
$46,340
#132 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#227
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 Rate1.16%
Tax as % of Income12.78%(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
$28.8M+1.23% levy growth(typical)
Residential$17.9M
Commercial/Industrial$10.8M
Residential Share62.31%(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 3.7% (2.5% base + 1.23% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (62.31%) 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
$3.8M6.3% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $61.0M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 1,654(72.3%)
Vocational: 155(6.8%)
Charter: 4(0.2%)
Private: 204(8.9%)
Home School: 58(2.5%)
Total: 2,289