Berlin-Boylston

Boylston, Massachusetts — 3 schools

1,084
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$23,684
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Berlin-Boylston operates 3 public schools serving 1,084 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,111 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Worcester County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,684 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 73.2% local, 21.1% state, and 5.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $123,504 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #299 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 376.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.3% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Tahanto Regional High accounts for 47.0% of all Berlin-Boylston student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Berlin-Boylston-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Berlin-Boylston school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities

Berlin-Boylston school enrollment ranges from 242 students (lowest) to 522 students (highest), a spread of 280 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Berlin-Boylston student-counselor ratio is 376:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Berlin-Boylston chronic absenteeism rate is 21.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Berlin-Boylston is typically wider than the Berlin-Boylston-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.7%
Federal
21.1%
State
73.2%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
299 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Worcester County county, where this district is located.

$1,206
Studio/mo
$1,410
1 BR/mo
$1,749
2 BR/mo
$2,247
3 BR/mo
$2,637
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$123,504
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Berlin-Boylston.

White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 4.1%
Multiracial 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
376.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Berlin-Boylston

School Enrollment
Tahanto Regional High
522
Boylston Elementary School
347
Berlin Memorial School
242

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Berlin-Boylston?

Berlin-Boylston has 3 schools, including 3 other. Total enrollment is 1,084 students.

How much does Berlin-Boylston spend per student?

Berlin-Boylston spends $23,684 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #299 in Massachusetts.

What is the average teacher salary in Berlin-Boylston?

The average teacher salary in Berlin-Boylston is $123,504 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Berlin-Boylston?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Worcester County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Berlin-Boylston?

Berlin-Boylston students are 79.3% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% Asian, 1.4% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Berlin-Boylston?

Berlin-Boylston has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #299 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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