How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Springfield | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Springfield, Massachusetts | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 23,873 | 24,707 |
| Number of Schools | 66 | 46 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 13.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Springfield | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,729 | $22,198 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.7% | 16.4% |
| State Revenue | 79.9% | 70.1% |
| Local Revenue | 1.4% | 13.5% |
Springfield
Federal State Local
Worcester
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Springfield | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.0% | 25.3% |
| African American | 18.0% | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67.2% | 46.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Springfield | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 69 | 110 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 212.4:1 | 238.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.9% | 24.9% |
School Types
Springfield
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 58
Worcester
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 44
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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.