Schools
Bedford Per Pupil Spending Well Above State Average
When compared to nearby districts, Bedford is spending more than the state average. Shawsheen Tech is also spending well above it.
BEDFORD, MA - Bedford spends nearly $2,700 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), Bedford spent $17,226 per student. That’s up from $16,993 the previous 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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Shawsheen Tech spends on average $4,134 more per student than the state average at $18,652. That’s an increase of $276 over the previous year.
When it comes to nearby districts Bedford comes in at a higher per pupil rate than Concord (16,457) and lower than Lexington ($17,496) and Burlington ($17,700).
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The full breakdown of per pupil spending is available for download from the DESE website.
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