Top Rankings
Berlin-Boylston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,112 students in Berlin-Boylston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Berlin-Boylston School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
1,112 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Berlin-Boylston School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 397 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)62%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
10%
25%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
80%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,982 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,427 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,982
$23,845
Spending / Student
$19,427
$24,602
Best Berlin-Boylston School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tahanto Regional High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Main Street
Boylston, MA 01505
(508) 869-2333
Boylston, MA 01505
(508) 869-2333
Grades: 6-12
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Berlin Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 South Street
Berlin, MA 01503
(978) 838-2417
Berlin, MA 01503
(978) 838-2417
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Boylston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Sewall Street
Boylston, MA 01505
(508) 869-2200
Boylston, MA 01505
(508) 869-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berlin-Boylston School District?
Berlin-Boylston School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,112 students.
What is the rank of Berlin-Boylston School District?
Berlin-Boylston School District is ranked #60 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berlin-Boylston School District?
80% of Berlin-Boylston School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berlin-Boylston School District?
Berlin-Boylston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Berlin-Boylston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,427 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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