How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Needham | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Needham, Massachusetts | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 5,594 | 24,707 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 46 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 15.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Needham | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,303 | $28,304 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.1% | 16.4% |
| State Revenue | 20.3% | 70.1% |
| Local Revenue | 75.6% | 13.5% |
Needham
Federal State Local
Worcester
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Needham | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.1% | 25.3% |
| African American | 3.3% | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% | 46.1% |
| Asian | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Needham | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 110 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 216.3:1 | 259.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.9% | 28.1% |
School Types
Needham
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Worcester
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.