Rank
103
B
West Boylston
2 schools · 1 high school · 1 elementary school · West Boylston
West Boylston is a small public school district serving the town of West Boylston, located approximately 10 miles northwest of Worcester in central Massachusetts. The district operates a single junior/senior high school alongside one elementary school, serving a tight-knit suburban community. With a 95% graduation rate and a ranking of #103 statewide, West Boylston offers a solidly performing education to its students. The town's single-family assessed home values and per capita income reflect a middle-class character typical of Worcester County communities.
Avg MCAS ELA
52%
#140 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
57.5%
#85 of 326
Avg SAT
1,120
#144 of 290
Attendance
95.1%
#61 of 328
Graduation Rate
95%
#137 of 288
AP Pass Rate
79.3%
#96 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,224
#181 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$89,252
#185 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 49% | 56% | — | 500 | 79 |
| Grade 4 | 43% | 62% | — | 502 | 60 |
| Grade 5 | 25% | 62% | 54% | 499 | 73 |
| Grade 6 | 36% | 59% | — | 498 | 73 |
| Grade 7 | 53% | 54% | — | 501 | 73 |
| Grade 8 | 63% | 57% | 44% | 505 | 64 |
| Grade 10 | 53% | 56% | 45% | 506 | 62 |
| HS Science | — | — | — | — | — |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 73.6%
Asian: 2.9%
Hispanic: 13.6%
Black: 5%
Multi-Race: 4.4%
Am. Indian: 0.2%
Pac. Islander: 0.2%
Female: 50.1%Male: 49.9%
High Schools in West Boylston
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
127
B
West Boylston Junior/Senior High
SAT
1,120
ELA
54%
Math
57%
Grad
95%
127
B
West Boylston Junior/Senior High
1,120
54%
57%
79.3%
95%
Elementary Schools in West Boylston
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
290
B
Major Edwards Elementary
ELA
50%
Math
58%
Attend.
95.3%
Class
22
290
B
Major Edwards Elementary
50%
58%
95.3%
22
District Operations
Attendance
#61 of 328Attendance Rate95.1%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)10.2%
Chronically Absent (20%+)2%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#181 of 325In-District Per Pupil$19,661
Total Per Pupil$21,224
Total FTE Students987
Teacher Salaries
#185 of 325Average Salary$89,252
Teacher FTE Count80
Salary vs. Town Income2.0x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 2.0x the town's per capita income ($45,059). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#121 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners6.2%
Students w/ Disabilities18.8%
Total Students921
Staffing & Retention
#97 of 327Teacher Retention89.7%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers87
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
West Boylston
Avg Assessed Value
$524,514
#155 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$7,621
Income Per Capita
$45,059
#140 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#135
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 Rate1.45%
Tax as % of Income16.91%(above avg)
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
$37.2M+2.42% levy growth(strong)
Residential$10.4M
Commercial/Industrial$26.8M
Residential Share27.99%(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 4.9% (2.5% base + 2.42% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (27.99%) 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
$2.0M6.0% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $33.5M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 762(85.5%)
Charter: 3(0.3%)
Private: 53(5.9%)
Home School: 16(1.8%)
Total: 891