Rank
189
C+
Rockland
2 schools · 1 high school · 1 elementary school · Rockland
Rockland is a suburban town located about 20 miles south of Boston in Plymouth County. The Rockland Public School District serves a single high school and elementary school, providing a more intimate educational setting for its students. With an average single-family assessed value of approximately $548,000 and a per capita income of $37,804, Rockland represents a middle-income Massachusetts community. Historically, Rockland was an important early industrial center, known for its granite quarries that supplied stone for major public buildings throughout New England. The district's 86.2% graduation rate reflects consistent progress in preparing students for post-secondary opportunities.
Avg MCAS ELA
41%
#212 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
39%
#199 of 326
Avg SAT
1,064
#226 of 290
Attendance
93%
#278 of 328
Graduation Rate
86.2%
#247 of 288
AP Pass Rate
77.6%
#106 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,421
#145 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$93,399
#141 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 36% | 40% | — | 492 | 170 |
| Grade 4 | 39% | 47% | — | 494 | 155 |
| Grade 5 | 30% | 25% | 34% | 491 | 176 |
| Grade 6 | 40% | 31% | — | 490 | 171 |
| Grade 7 | 36% | 41% | — | 491 | 138 |
| Grade 8 | 46% | 30% | 43% | 492 | 188 |
| Grade 10 | 41% | 35% | 46% | 491 | 149 |
| HS Science | — | — | 40% | 493 | 149 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 63.5%
Asian: 2%
Hispanic: 22.4%
Black: 6.8%
Multi-Race: 4.5%
Am. Indian: 0.8%
Female: 48.6%Male: 51.3%
High Schools in Rockland
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
202
C+
Rockland Senior High
SAT
1,064
ELA
43%
Math
36%
Grad
86.2%
202
C+
Rockland Senior High
1,064
43%
36%
77.6%
86.2%
Elementary Schools in Rockland
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
488
B-
Phelps Elementary School
ELA
39%
Math
42%
Attend.
93.9%
Class
21
488
B-
Phelps Elementary School
39%
42%
93.9%
21
District Operations
Attendance
#278 of 328Attendance Rate93%
Avg Days Absent12
Chronically Absent (10%+)19.2%
Chronically Absent (20%+)5.5%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#145 of 325In-District Per Pupil$21,153
Total Per Pupil$22,421
Total FTE Students2,301
Teacher Salaries
#141 of 325Average Salary$93,399
Teacher FTE Count175
Salary vs. Town Income2.5x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 2.5x the town's per capita income ($37,804). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#238 of 327Avg Class Size18
English Learners12.3%
Students w/ Disabilities19.5%
Total Students2,214
Staffing & Retention
#62 of 327Teacher Retention90.9%
Principal Retention75%
Total Teachers175
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Rockland
Avg Assessed Value
$548,175
#142 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$7,603
Income Per Capita
$37,804
#182 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#136
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 Rate1.39%
Tax as % of Income20.11%(high burden)
Bond RatingAA(very good)
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
$23.9M+0.78% levy growth(low)
Residential$12.3M
Commercial/Industrial$11.6M
Residential Share51.47%(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 3.3% (2.5% base + 0.78% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (51.47%) 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
$5.0M5.8% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $86.5M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 1,941(80.8%)
Vocational: 140(5.8%)
Charter: 101(4.2%)
Private: 123(5.1%)
Home School: 31(1.3%)
Total: 2,402