Rank
175
B-
Woburn
8 schools · 1 high school · 7 elementary schools · Woburn
Woburn is a suburban community located 12 miles north of Boston in Middlesex County. The Woburn Public Schools district serves a town with an average single-family assessed value of approximately $738,000 and a per capita income of about $51,000. The district operates seven elementary schools and Woburn High School, which serves as the secondary hub for the community. With a graduation rate of 90.6%, the district reflects a solid commitment to student success in this established residential area.
Avg MCAS ELA
46.2%
#176 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
39.5%
#194 of 326
Avg SAT
1,180
#62 of 290
Attendance
92.9%
#226 of 328
Graduation Rate
90.6%
#204 of 288
AP Pass Rate
72%
#152 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,148
#97 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$99,232
#89 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 44% | 38% | — | 493 | 349 |
| Grade 4 | 35% | 32% | — | 490 | 329 |
| Grade 5 | 29% | 26% | 37% | 488 | 336 |
| Grade 6 | 31% | 29% | — | 488 | 326 |
| Grade 7 | 34% | 37% | — | 490 | 297 |
| Grade 8 | 37% | 32% | 37% | 490 | 339 |
| Grade 10 | 46% | 36% | 46% | 496 | 308 |
| HS Science | — | — | 36% | 492 | 292 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 58.7%
Asian: 6.6%
Hispanic: 19.9%
Black: 9.1%
Multi-Race: 4.4%
Am. Indian: 1.3%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 49.9%Male: 49.9%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Woburn
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
149
B-
Woburn High
SAT
1,180
ELA
47%
Math
38%
Grad
90.6%
149
B-
Woburn High
1,180
47%
38%
72%
90.6%
Elementary Schools in Woburn
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
239
B
Linscott-Rumford
ELA
63%
Math
54%
Attend.
93.8%
Class
19
239
B
Linscott-Rumford
63%
54%
93.8%
19
346
B
Clyde Reeves
ELA
57%
Math
51%
Attend.
93.4%
Class
15
346
B
Clyde Reeves
57%
51%
93.4%
15
376
B-
Hurld-Wyman Elementary School
ELA
53%
Math
47%
Attend.
94.7%
Class
19
376
B-
Hurld-Wyman Elementary School
53%
47%
94.7%
19
512
C+
Malcolm White
ELA
51%
Math
40%
Attend.
93.8%
Class
17
512
C+
Malcolm White
51%
40%
93.8%
17
594
C+
Shamrock
ELA
36%
Math
33%
Attend.
92.8%
Class
14
594
C+
Shamrock
36%
33%
92.8%
14
680
C
Goodyear Elementary School
ELA
26%
Math
37%
Attend.
94.4%
Class
17
680
C
Goodyear Elementary School
26%
37%
94.4%
17
749
C
Mary D Altavesta
ELA
37%
Math
16%
Attend.
93.2%
Class
19
749
C
Mary D Altavesta
37%
16%
93.2%
19
District Operations
Attendance
#226 of 328Attendance Rate92.9%
Avg Days Absent12
Chronically Absent (10%+)21.5%
Chronically Absent (20%+)5.9%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#97 of 325In-District Per Pupil$22,678
Total Per Pupil$24,148
Total FTE Students4,713
Teacher Salaries
#89 of 325Average Salary$99,232
Teacher FTE Count383
Salary vs. Town Income1.9x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.9x the town's per capita income ($51,139). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#112 of 327Avg Class Size16
English Learners15.4%
Students w/ Disabilities23.3%
Total Students4,592
Staffing & Retention
#70 of 327Teacher Retention90.7%
Principal Retention80%
Total Teachers386
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Woburn
Avg Assessed Value
$738,200
#85 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$6,755
Income Per Capita
$51,139
#113 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#176
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 Rate0.92%
Tax as % of Income13.21%(typical)
Bond RatingAAA(highest)
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
$256.9M+1.87% levy growth(strong)
Residential$162.1M
Commercial/Industrial$94.8M
Residential Share41.7%(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 4.4% (2.5% base + 1.87% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (41.7%) 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
$41.8M21.2% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $197.3M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 4,355(86.3%)
Vocational: 145(2.9%)
Charter: 50(1.0%)
Private: 272(5.4%)
Home School: 46(0.9%)
Total: 5,049