Ralph C. Mahar School District
Ralph C. Mahar School District is located in northwest Massachusetts. Ralph C. Mahar School District has 165.94 square miles of land area and 29.23 square miles of water area. As of 2010-2014, the total Ralph C. Mahar School District population is 11,057. Ralph C. Mahar School District median household income is $45,927 in 2010-2014. Ralph C. Mahar School District median house value is $183,900 in 2010-2014. On average, Ralph C. Mahar School District is much better than the state average in quality.
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Ralph C. Mahar School District Map and Nearby Locations
507 South Main St
Orange MA, 01364, Franklin County
Phone: 978-544-2920
Students and Teachers
| 2013-2014 | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | |
| Total Students: | 819 | 788 | 835 | 821 | 778 | 765 | 759 |
| English Language Learner Students: | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Total Teachers: | 66.41 | 65.45 | 65.28 | 64.83 | 63.31 | 63.00 | 61.70 |
| Prekindergarten: | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kindergarten: | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Elementary: | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Secondary: | 66.41 | 65.45 | 65.28 | 64.83 | 63.31 | 63.00 | 61.70 |
| Ungraded: | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total Other Staff: | 49.78 | 44.16 | 47.92 | 47.05 | 45.02 | 46.80 | 52.10 |
| Instructional Aides: | 9.00 | 7.00 | 13.00 | 16.00 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 |
| Instructional Coordinators & Supervisors: | 0.25 | 0.56 | 0.72 | 0.68 | 1.93 | 1.90 | 1.60 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.25 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.25 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
| Other Guidance Counselors: | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 0.33 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 5.00 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| District Administrators: | 3.58 | 3.72 | 4.61 | 2.59 | 2.09 | 2.90 | 2.40 |
| District Administrative Support: | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| School Administrators: | 5.55 | 6.63 | 5.29 | 6.20 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 5.80 |
| School Administrative Support: | 14.50 | 13.50 | 11.80 | 12.00 | 13.00 | 14.00 | 16.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 5.25 | 4.25 | 4.20 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.30 |
| Other Support Services: | 1.65 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio: | 12.33 | 12.04 | 12.79 | 12.66 | 12.29 | 12.14 | 12.30 |
Schools
| Pathways Early College Innovation School | Grade 11 to Grade 12 | 444 Green St, Gardner MA 01440 | |
| Ralph C Mahar Regional |  | Grade 7 to Grade 12 | 507 South Main St, Orange MA 01364 |
| The Gateway To College | Grade 9 to Grade 12 | 444 Green St, Gardner MA 01440 |
Test Performance
| Year | Test | Grade | Measurement | Score | State Average |
| MCAS Test | |||||
| 2003 | English Language Arts | 10th Grade | % proficient | 60.7% | 61% |
| 2004 | English Language Arts | 10th Grade | % proficient | 72% | 62% |
| 2005 | English Language Arts | 10th Grade | % proficient | 81% | 65% |
| 2006 | English Language Arts | 10th Grade | % proficient | 73% | 70% |
| 2007 | English Language Arts | 10th Grade | % proficient | 83% | 71% |
| 2008 | English Language Arts | 10th Grade | % proficient | 72% | 74% |
| 2009 | English Language Arts | 10th Grade | % proficient | 80% | 81% |
| 2010 | English Language Arts | 10th Grade | % proficient | 85% | 78% |
| 2011 | English Language Arts | 10th Grade | % proficient | 83% | 84% |
| 2012 | English Language Arts | 10th Grade | % proficient | 89% | 88% |
| 2013 | English Language Arts | 10th Grade | % proficient | 96% | 91% |
| 2003 | Mathematics | 10th Grade | % proficient | 54.7% | 51% |
| 2004 | Mathematics | 10th Grade | % proficient | 60% | 57% |
| 2005 | Mathematics | 10th Grade | % proficient | 74% | 62% |
| 2006 | Mathematics | 10th Grade | % proficient | 63% | 67% |
| 2007 | Mathematics | 10th Grade | % proficient | 75% | 69% |
| 2008 | Mathematics | 10th Grade | % proficient | 66% | 72% |
| 2009 | Mathematics | 10th Grade | % proficient | 66% | 75% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 10th Grade | % proficient | 75% | 75% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 10th Grade | % proficient | 77% | 74% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 10th Grade | % proficient | 71% | 78% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 10th Grade | % proficient | 82% | 80% |
| 2008 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 10th Grade | % proficient | 62% | 57% |
| 2009 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 10th Grade | % proficient | 68% | 61% |
| 2010 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 10th Grade | % proficient | 82% | 65% |
| 2011 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 10th Grade | % proficient | 82% | 67% |
| 2012 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 10th Grade | % proficient | 77% | 69% |
| 2013 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 10th Grade | % proficient | 78% | 71% |
| 2003 | English Language Arts | 7th Grade | % proficient | 62.5% | 66% |
| 2004 | English Language Arts | 7th Grade | % proficient | 66% | 68% |
| 2005 | English Language Arts | 7th Grade | % proficient | 56% | 66% |
| 2006 | English Language Arts | 7th Grade | % proficient | 57% | 65% |
| 2007 | English Language Arts | 7th Grade | % proficient | 59% | 69% |
| 2008 | English Language Arts | 7th Grade | % proficient | 58% | 69% |
| 2009 | English Language Arts | 7th Grade | % proficient | 46% | 70% |
| 2010 | English Language Arts | 7th Grade | % proficient | 63% | 72% |
| 2011 | English Language Arts | 7th Grade | % proficient | 60% | 73% |
| 2012 | English Language Arts | 7th Grade | % proficient | 57% | 71% |
| 2013 | English Language Arts | 7th Grade | % proficient | 60% | 71% |
| 2006 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % proficient | 27% | 40% |
| 2007 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % proficient | 30% | 46% |
| 2008 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % proficient | 38% | 47% |
| 2009 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % proficient | 23% | 49% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % proficient | 42% | 53% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % proficient | 29% | 51% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % proficient | 38% | 51% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % proficient | 35% | 52% |
| 2006 | English Language Arts | 8th Grade | % proficient | 78% | 74% |
| 2007 | English Language Arts | 8th Grade | % proficient | 71% | 75% |
| 2008 | English Language Arts | 8th Grade | % proficient | 67% | 75% |
| 2009 | English Language Arts | 8th Grade | % proficient | 74% | 78% |
| 2010 | English Language Arts | 8th Grade | % proficient | 67% | 78% |
| 2011 | English Language Arts | 8th Grade | % proficient | 77% | 79% |
| 2012 | English Language Arts | 8th Grade | % proficient | 75% | 81% |
| 2013 | English Language Arts | 8th Grade | % proficient | 72% | 78% |
| 2003 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % proficient | 39.0% | 37% |
| 2004 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % proficient | 23% | 39% |
| 2005 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % proficient | 32% | 39% |
| 2006 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % proficient | 29% | 40% |
| 2007 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % proficient | 33% | 45% |
| 2008 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % proficient | 37% | 49% |
| 2009 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % proficient | 38% | 48% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % proficient | 34% | 51% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % proficient | 48% | 52% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % proficient | 44% | 52% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % proficient | 47% | 54% |
| 2003 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 8th Grade | % proficient | 32.4% | 32% |
| 2004 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 8th Grade | % proficient | 26% | 33% |
| 2005 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 8th Grade | % proficient | 17% | 33% |
| 2006 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 8th Grade | % proficient | 21% | 32% |
| 2007 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 8th Grade | % proficient | 16% | 33% |
| 2008 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 8th Grade | % proficient | 29% | 39% |
| 2009 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 8th Grade | % proficient | 37% | 39% |
| 2010 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 8th Grade | % proficient | 27% | 40% |
| 2011 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 8th Grade | % proficient | 47% | 39% |
| 2012 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 8th Grade | % proficient | 36% | 43% |
| 2013 | Science and Technology/Engineering | 8th Grade | % proficient | 35% | 39% |
| 2007 | Biology | End of course | % proficient | 31% | 42% |
| 2008 | Biology | End of course | % proficient | 62% | 55% |
| 2009 | Biology | End of course | % proficient | 62% | 61% |
| 2010 | Biology | End of course | % proficient | 72% | 63% |
| 2011 | Biology | End of course | % proficient | 71% | 71% |
| 2012 | Biology | End of course | % proficient | 77% | 72% |
| 2013 | Biology | End of course | % proficient | 77% | 73% |
| 2012 | Technology/Engineering | End of course | % proficient | 10% | 49% |
| 2013 | Technology/Engineering | End of course | % proficient | 30% | 49% |
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School District Fiscal Information
| 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||
| Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | |
| Total Revenue: | $14,686,000 | $17,588 | $14,509,000 | $17,672 | $13,510,000 | $17,365 | |||
| Federal: | $946,000 | $1,133 | 6.4% | $965,000 | $1,175 | 6.7% | $741,000 | $952 | 5.5% |
| State: | $6,668,000 | $7,986 | 45.4% | $6,547,000 | $7,974 | 45.1% | $6,915,000 | $8,888 | 51.2% |
| Local: | $7,072,000 | $8,469 | 48.2% | $6,997,000 | $8,523 | 48.2% | $5,854,000 | $7,524 | 43.3% |
| Total Expenditures: | $13,783,000 | $16,507 | $13,565,000 | $16,523 | $13,397,000 | $17,220 | |||
| Total Current Expenditures: | $11,909,000 | $14,262 | $11,675,000 | $14,220 | $11,184,000 | $14,375 | |||
| Instructional Expenditures: | $6,652,000 | $7,966 | 55.9% | $6,636,000 | $8,083 | 56.8% | $6,157,000 | $7,914 | 55.1% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $1,510,000 | $1,808 | 12.7% | $1,348,000 | $1,642 | 11.5% | $1,362,000 | $1,751 | 12.2% |
| Administration: | $1,101,000 | $1,319 | 9.2% | $1,085,000 | $1,322 | 9.3% | $1,045,000 | $1,343 | 9.3% |
| Operations, Food, Other: | $2,646,000 | $3,169 | 22.2% | $2,606,000 | $3,174 | 22.3% | $2,620,000 | $3,368 | 23.4% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $118,000 | $141 | $50,000 | $61 | $155,000 | $199 | |||
| Construction: | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Other: | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Interest on Debt: | $108,000 | $129 | $120,000 | $146 | $125,000 | $161 | |||
| Total Salary: | $6,809,000 | $8,154 | $6,623,000 | $8,067 | $6,089,000 | $7,826 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Salary: | $4,401,000 | $5,271 | 64.6% | $4,268,000 | $5,199 | 64.4% | $3,885,000 | $4,994 | 63.8% |
| Other Salary: | $2,408,000 | $2,884 | 35.4% | $2,355,000 | $2,868 | 35.6% | $2,204,000 | $2,833 | 36.2% |
| Total Benefit: | $2,591,000 | $3,103 | $2,792,000 | $3,401 | $2,766,000 | $3,555 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Benefit: | $1,837,000 | $2,200 | 70.9% | $1,981,000 | $2,413 | 71.0% | $1,940,000 | $2,494 | 70.1% |
| Other Benefit: | $754,000 | $903 | 29.1% | $811,000 | $988 | 29.0% | $826,000 | $1,062 | 29.9% |