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Needham Per Pupil Spending Is Above State Average
When it comes to surrounding districts, Needham comes in on the lower end.

NEEDHAM, MA - Needham spends nearly $500 more per pupil than the average school district across the state.
According to State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) data for the 2013-14 school year (the most recent available), Needham spent $15,019.87 per student.
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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, Needham comes in at a lower per-pupil rate than Newton ($17,580.68), Wellesley ($17,107.81) and Dedham ($16,906.1).
The full breakdown of per pupil spending is available for download from the DESE website.
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