Schools
Southern Worcester Per Pupil Spending Above State Average
When compared to nearby districts, Southern Worcester spends well above the state average on its pupils.
WORCESTER, MA -- The Southern Worcester school district spends nearly $3,000 above 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), the Southern Worcester district spent $17,427 per student. That’s an increase of of 6.33 percent from the prior year.
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, Southern Worcester spends more than Shrewsbury ($11,870) and Auburn ($13,324).
The full breakdown of per pupil spending is available for download from the DESE website.
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