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Chelmsford's Per Pupil Spending Is Well Below State Average
When it comes to surrounding districts, Chelmsford still comes in on the lower end.
Editor’s note: The lead paragraph incorrectly noted that Chelmsford spent more than the state average. We apologize for the error. The text has been corrected.
CHELMSFORD, MA - Chelmsford spends nearly $2,000 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), Chelmsford spent $12,436 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, Chelmsford comes in at a lower per pupil rate than Westford ($12,529) and Littleton ($13,679) and Billerica ($14,385).
The full breakdown of per pupil spending is available for download from the DESE website.
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