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Marlborough Per Pupil Spending Near State Average

When compared to nearby districts, Marlborough spends very close to the state average on its pupils.

MARLBOROUGH, MA -- Marlborough spends very close to the state average per pupil.

According to State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) data for the 2013-14 school year (the most recent available), Marlborough spent 14,981 per student. That’s an increase of of 1.75 percent from the prior year. Assabet Valley Regional Technical School is 18,380, up .70 percent.

The statewide per pupil spending average for the same year was $14,518 with Provincetown investing the most per pupil at $30,626 and East Bridgewater investing the least at $10,293.

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When it comes to nearby districts, Marlborough spends only slightly more than Westborough ($14,736) and Hudson ($14,281).

The full breakdown of per pupil spending is available fordownload from the DESE website.

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