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Westford

Massachusetts · Public School District
9
Schools
4,710
Students
$24,640
Per-Pupil Spend
+72% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
99.5%
Graduation Rate
+13.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Westford is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 4,710 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 99.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,640 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools6 schools
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blanchard Middle06–08543
Stony Brook School06–08612
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Westford Academy09–121,525
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,640+72% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
70%
State
26.2%
Local (property tax)
69.7%
Federal
4.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (70%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
4,710
Students
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate99.5%
Opportunity Score52/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
99.5% graduation rate — 13.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $24,640 per pupil — 72% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westford?
Westford has 9 public schools, serving a total of 4,710 students.
What is the graduation rate for Westford?
The graduation rate is 99.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Westford spend per student?
Westford spends $24,640 per pupil — 72% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Westford?
No, Westford does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Westford serve?
Westford serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Westford?
The median opportunity score across schools in Westford is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.