Woburn, MA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Woburn

Woburn is a single-school-district city in Middlesex County, serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. It is a mid-sized suburban system, enrolling a student body that is largely white, with Hispanic and Black students each making up notable shares and a smaller Asian population. The district has a full complement of elementary schools, two middle schools, and a comprehensive high school, and it operates as a traditional public school district.

Academically, Woburn's students are not performing as well as most of their peers across Middlesex County's districts. On the NextGen MCAS assessments administered in grades three through eight, proficiency rates in math, English language arts, science, and eighth-grade social studies all fell below the countywide midpoint. The district's overall proficiency, when averaged across all tested subjects and grades, lands in the bottom quarter of the county. This is a soft spot a parent would want to understand in more detail. The district also reports a chronic absenteeism rate that falls in the bottom quarter of the county, meaning a comparatively high share of students are missing substantial amounts of school. Per-pupil current spending sits in the upper half of the middle range among Middlesex County districts, suggesting that the district is not underfunded relative to its neighbors, even if outcomes trail.

State testing data is available for math, ELA, science, and social studies at the elementary and middle school levels, and participation rates were high. No graduation rate was reported in the data, so it is not possible to gauge how well the high school retains students through to a diploma. Similarly, information on free or reduced-price meal eligibility, special education enrollment, English learner status, discipline incidents, and staffing ratios were all absent from the available records, leaving gaps that make it harder to assess equity and support systems.

The housing market in Woburn reflects the broader high-cost environment of eastern Massachusetts. Home values in the city are notably above statewide averages, though rents have shown some softening. For a family considering relocation, the cost of entry is steep, consistent with the suburban ring around Boston. The local economy, as measured by unemployment and median household income, is healthy by national standards.

No recent district-level changes that would meet the bar for lasting impact were found in public sources. That means a family evaluating Woburn should rely on current academic and attendance data as stable, not anticipating a major turnaround or restructuring. Without information on programs such as Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, or career pathways, it is not clear what academic options exist beyond the core curriculum. The district's own website may fill in details about extracurriculars and course offerings.

In sum, Woburn is a financially adequate district with a sizable student population, but its academic results are low relative to other Middlesex County systems, and absenteeism is high. A parent weighing this district would want to ask the school administration about what initiatives are in place to raise proficiency, whether chronic absenteeism is being addressed, and what supports exist for the substantial minority of students who are not meeting grade-level standards. The missing data on graduation, economic disadvantage, and program offerings means that much of the picture a family needs remains under the surface.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,424

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 17%

Black 9%

White 62%

Asian 7%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 2%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

33%

52%

Gr 4

26%

41%

Gr 5

13%

42%

Gr 6

20%

39%

Gr 7

19%

46%

Gr 8

22%

50%

Gr 38

22%

45%

Math

Gr 3

25%

48%

Gr 4

21%

41%

Gr 5

11%

37%

Gr 6

14%

39%

Gr 7

25%

46%

Gr 8

21%

42%

Gr 38

20%

42%

Science

Gr 5

21%

48%

Gr 8

23%

49%

Gr 38

22%

48%

Social studies

Gr 8

20%

39%

Schools in this District

10 schools are officially reported under this district.

Clyde Reeves

Daniel L Joyce Middle School

Hurld-Wyman Elementary School

Goodyear Elementary School

John F Kennedy Middle School

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

1 grade reported

32%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

35%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

37%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

30%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$769,432

Year-over-year change+1.5%

vs. state typical1.16x

vs. national typical2.09x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
01801	Woburn	$769K	+1.5%	100.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,669/mo

Year-over-year change-2.8%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
01801	Woburn	$2,669	-2.8%	100.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,883/mo

Home price / national median income9.2x

Annual rent / national median income38.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,213/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)

Data Currently Unavailable

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