How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Braintree | Fitchburg |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Braintree, Massachusetts | Fitchburg, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 5,380 | 5,302 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Braintree | Fitchburg |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,384 | $19,723 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.3% | 14.4% |
| State Revenue | 31.6% | 74.2% |
| Local Revenue | 59.0% | 11.4% |
Braintree
Federal State Local
Fitchburg
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Braintree | Fitchburg |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.4% | 23.4% |
| African American | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% | 58.4% |
| Asian | 28.2% | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Braintree | Fitchburg |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 20 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 253.3:1 | 176.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.2% | 39.9% |
School Types
Braintree
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Fitchburg
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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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.