For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,809 students in Southbridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Southbridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Southbridge School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,176 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
24%
# Black Students
46 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
531 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
29%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
134
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
145
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
118
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
149
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
121
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
96
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,242 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,590 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Southbridge School District?
Southbridge School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,809 students.
What is the rank of Southbridge School District?
Southbridge School District is ranked #392 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southbridge School District?
65% of Southbridge School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southbridge School District?
Southbridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Southbridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,590 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,809 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
