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Stoughton Per Pupil Spending Is Below State Average
When it comes to surrounding districts, Stoughton still comes in on the lower end.
STOUGHTON, MA - Stoughton spends nearly $1,000 less 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), Stoughton spent $13,640.09 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, Stoughton comes in at a lower per-pupil rate than Randolph ($15,774.44), Sharon ($15,021.33) and Brockton ($14,035.56), but higher than Easton ($11,962.05)
The full breakdown of per pupil spending is available for download from the DESE website.
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