How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Amesbury | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Amesbury, Massachusetts | Roxbury, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 1,809 | 46,367 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 109 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Amesbury | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $54,817 | $47,393 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| State Revenue | 40.6% | 25.9% |
| Local Revenue | 51.7% | 62.0% |
Amesbury
Federal State Local
Boston
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Amesbury | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 13.7% |
| African American | 1.8% | 30.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% | 46.4% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Amesbury | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 164 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 23 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 185.7:1 | 313:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.2% | 42.8% |
School Types
Amesbury
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Boston
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.