Rank

B-

Truro

1 school · 1 elementary school · Truro

Truro is a small public school district located at the tip of Cape Cod, serving the town of Truro. With an average single-family assessed value exceeding $1.3 million, Truro reflects the affluence typical of the outer Cape's residential communities. The district operates a single elementary school and does not have a high school, with students typically attending regional high school options. Known for its natural beauty, beaches, and conservation areas, Truro has a distinctly seasonal character shaped by its coastal location and small year-round population.

Avg MCAS ELA

50%

#155 of 326

Avg MCAS Math

55%

#100 of 326

Avg SAT

—

Attendance

93%

#260 of 328

Graduation Rate

—

AP Pass Rate

—

Per-Pupil Spending

$39,452

#3 of 325

Avg Teacher Salary

$82,775

#252 of 325

MCAS Performance by Grade

Grade	ELA M+E%	Math M+E%	Sci M+E%	Avg Score	Students
Grade 3	50%	55%	—	503	10
Grade 4	60%	50%	—	499	10
Grade 5	40%	70%	70%	503	10

Showing 2025 data

Student Demographics

White: 64.8%

Hispanic: 11.3%

Black: 7%

Multi-Race: 16.9%

Female: 43.7%Male: 56.3%

Elementary Schools in Truro

Rank

Grade

School

MCAS ELA

MCAS Math

Attend.

Class Size

District Operations

Attendance

#260 of 328

Attendance Rate93%

Avg Days Absent12

Chronically Absent (10%+)18.8%

Chronically Absent (20%+)3.8%

Per-Pupil Expenditure

#3 of 325

In-District Per Pupil$54,980

Total Per Pupil$39,452

Total FTE Students195

Teacher Salaries

#252 of 325

Average Salary$82,775

Teacher FTE Count16

Salary vs. Town Income1.3x(near town avg)

Teacher salary is 1.3x the town's per capita income ($61,650). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.

Class Size & Populations

#1 of 327

Avg Class Size10

English Learners3.8%

Students w/ Disabilities17.7%

Total Students79

Staffing & Retention

#10 of 327

Teacher Retention94.7%

Principal Retention100%

Total Teachers19

Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025

Town Data

Truro

Avg Assessed Value

$1,306,986

#20 of 235

Avg Tax Bill

$8,064

Income Per Capita

$61,650

#83 of 235

Tax Bill Rank

#118

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 Rate0.62%

Tax as % of Income13.08%(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

$41.6M+1.22% levy growth(typical)

Residential$38.9M

Commercial/Industrial$2.6M

Residential Share94.13%(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 3.7% (2.5% base + 1.22% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (94.13%) 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.

Where Children Attend School

Local Public: 50(34.0%)

Vocational: 7(4.8%)

Total: 147