Concord, MA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Concord

Concord is a public school district in Massachusetts serving preschool through eighth grade, meaning it does not operate a high school. Families who enroll here will eventually need to consider secondary options outside the district. The district covers the town of Concord and a very small portion of Lincoln, and it operates four schools: Alcott, Concord Middle, Thoreau, and Willard.

Academically, Concord students perform at a level that places the district among the top quarter of its peers in Middlesex County. On state assessments in math, English language arts, science, and social studies, a strong majority of students in tested grades score at or above the proficiency standard. The district’s overall proficiency index is in the top quartile of the county’s districts, a clear strength. Performance is consistent across subjects, with particularly high results in science. Participation rates on the state tests are near universal, so the results reflect nearly the full student body. Chronic absenteeism, a measure of how often students miss significant school time, is lower than the county median, another positive indicator.

The district spends well above the county median per pupil, an upper-range figure that aligns with the community’s high property values and local investment in education. Spending data alone does not tell a parent exactly what that buys, but it suggests relatively ample resources for staffing, programs, and facilities.

The student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of Asian students and smaller but meaningful representations of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. Data on economic disadvantage, such as free or reduced-price meal eligibility, is not available in the source records, nor are counts of students with individualized education plans or English learner status. A parent interested in those supports should follow up directly with the district.

Housing in Concord is expensive. Home values are well above state and national medians, and rents are high. The typical home in the district costs over a million dollars, and the rental market reflects the same high-demand profile. Mortgage payments after a standard down payment are substantial, and rent consumes a large share of a typical household income. This context matters: the community is affluent, and the schools reflect that financial base. A family seeking the district will find a tight housing market with limited inventory and very high price points.

A notable recent change for the district is the consolidation of two middle school campuses into one new building, the Ellen Garrison building. Previously, middle school students attended either Sanborn or Peabody; now they are unified at a single site. This is a lasting infrastructure shift that affects daily commute patterns, school assignment, and the social and academic experience for middle schoolers. Families moving into the district should expect a single middle school experience, not a split campus.

Because the district ends at grade 8, parents need to plan ahead for high school. Concord is part of a regional high school arrangement with the town of Carlisle, though that is not part of this district’s own data. The absence of a high school graduation rate here simply reflects that the district does not serve those grades, not a gap in the district’s performance.

Overall, Concord offers strong academic results, a well-resourced learning environment, and a unified middle school program in a very high-cost community. It fits families who prioritize elementary and middle school excellence and are prepared for the housing market and eventual high school planning. The lack of economic and special-education demographic data is something a prospective parent may want to investigate further by contacting the district directly.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,971

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 8%

Black 5%

White 72%

Asian 8%

Two+ 7%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

37%

75%

Gr 4

25%

66%

Gr 5

45%

74%

Gr 6

36%

84%

Gr 7

43%

78%

Gr 8

56%

87%

Gr 38

41%

77%

Math

Gr 3

21%

70%

Gr 4

21%

64%

Gr 5

59%

77%

Gr 6

24%

80%

Gr 7

45%

76%

Gr 8

48%

68%

Gr 38

38%

73%

Science

Gr 5

45%

78%

Gr 8

50%

83%

Gr 38

47%

80%

Social studies

Gr 8

38%

78%

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

69%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

73%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

76%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

73%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.46M

Year-over-year change+1.2%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1.5M to $1.5M

vs. state typical2.21x

vs. national typical3.97x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
01742	Concord	$1.5M	+1.2%	98.0%
01773	Lincoln	$1.5M	+3.1%	0.9%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,709/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
01742	Concord	$3,709	—	98.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$7,370/mo

Home price / national median income17.4x

Annual rent / national median income53.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$3,661/mo

Market Activity: Middlesex County

Median listing price$925,000

Median listing price YoY-6.5%

Median price per sq ft$488

Median price per sq ft YoY-1.2%

Median days on market23.0 days

Median days on market YoY+17.9%

Active listings2,034

Active listings YoY+12.6%

New listings2,224

New listings YoY+3.5%

Pending listings2,420

Pending listings YoY+547.1%

Hotness: median listing price$899,900

Hotness: median listing price YoY-9.3%

Supply score98.8

Supply score YoY-0.7%

Demand score75.6

Demand score YoY-2.5%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$661,755 (+1.5% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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