Tyngsborough

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Tyngsborough, Massachusetts - 3 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Tyngsborough #232 of 362 districts in Massachusetts (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,683 per pupil, Tyngsborough ranks #309 of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending (Massachusetts districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,590
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$18,683
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Tyngsborough operates 3 public schools serving 1,590 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Middlesex County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,683 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending. See how Massachusetts compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 53.9% local, 39.7% state, and 6.3% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 33/100, ranked #232 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (18 AP courses district-wide), a 265.7:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.5% White, 10.8% Asian, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Tyngsborough Elementary, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.

Its largest campus is Tyngsborough Elementary, enrolling 715 students (47% of the district's total enrollment).

Tyngsborough Elementary accounts for 45.0% of all Tyngsborough student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Tyngsborough-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Tyngsborough student-counselor ratio is 266:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Tyngsborough is typically wider than the Tyngsborough-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Tyngsborough chronic absenteeism rate is 29.0% — 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 Tyngsborough is typically wider than the Tyngsborough-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.3%
Federal
39.7%
State
53.9%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
232 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Tyngsborough.

White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 5.8%
Asian 10.8%
Multiracial 5.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 51.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Tyngsborough's schools, above the Massachusetts average of 47.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Tyngsborough Elementary 55.5
  2. 2 Tyngsborough Middle 49.6
  3. 3 Tyngsborough High School 49.4

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
18 AP courses total
265.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Tyngsborough

School Enrollment
Tyngsborough Elementary
715
Tyngsborough High School
405
Tyngsborough Middle
395

How Tyngsborough Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Massachusetts districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Northborough Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Athol-Royalston Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Silver Lake Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Mystic Valley Regional Charter (District) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Masconomet Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Tyngsborough's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tyngsborough?

Tyngsborough has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,590 students.

How much does Tyngsborough spend per student?

Tyngsborough spends $18,683 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #232 in Massachusetts.

What is the demographic composition of Tyngsborough?

Tyngsborough students are 67.5% White, 10.8% Asian, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.8% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Tyngsborough?

Tyngsborough has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #232 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts.