Schools
Westford's Per Pupil Spending Comes in Below State Average
When compared to nearby districts, Westford falls in the middle.
WESTFORD, MA - Westford 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), Westford spent $12,529 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.
When it comes to nearby districts, Westford comes in at a lower per pupil rate than Acton ($12,574) and Littleton ($13,679) and above Chelmsford ($12,436) and Tyngsboro ($12,471).
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The full breakdown of per pupil spending is available for download from the DESE website.
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