About the District
Maynard Public Schools is a single PreK–12 district serving a town of roughly 10,000. Three buildings cover the full grade span — an unusual configuration that concentrates grades 4 through 8 at Fowler, creating a tighter middle school experience than the typical 6–8 model. Small enough that teachers know students by name across grade levels.
School Profiles
| Address | 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard, MA 01754 |
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| Phone | (978) 897-6700 |
| NCES ID | 250750000105 → |
| Report Card | MA DESE → |
| Address | 5 Tiger Drive, Maynard, MA 01754 |
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| Phone | (978) 897-8246 |
| NCES ID | 250750001152 → |
| Report Card | MA DESE → |
| Address | 1 Tiger Drive, Maynard, MA 01754 |
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| Phone | (978) 897-8891 |
| NCES ID | 250750001153 → |
| Report Card | MA DESE → |
State Accountability & MCAS
Massachusetts uses MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) to measure student proficiency in English language arts, mathematics, and science. Results are published at the school and district level and factor into the state's accountability ratings. As of 2026, passing MCAS is no longer required to graduate.
About MCAS
MCAS is administered in grades 3–8 (ELA and math) and grade 10. Students still take the grade 10 exam, but passing it is no longer required to graduate. Massachusetts voters approved Question 2 in November 2024, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement. For the Class of 2026 and beyond, graduation is based on completing required coursework: two years of high school ELA, algebra and geometry (or two years of integrated math), and one year of lab science.
In Spring 2024, 67% of Maynard grade 10 students met or exceeded the ELA standard; 64% met or exceeded in math. The district placed at the 44th accountability percentile in 2025. Growth scores — which measure improvement relative to students with similar prior scores — fell in the "typical" range for both ELA and math. The "Next Generation MCAS" scale, introduced in 2019, shifted scoring ranges; older data isn't directly comparable to more recent results.
Where to Find Data
The MA DESE School and District Profiles page has the most complete picture: MCAS scores, accountability ratings, per-pupil expenditure, staffing, and demographic breakdowns. For current enrollment, course offerings, and school-specific contact, the district's own site is the best source.
DESE School Profiles → MA Report Cards → maynard.k12.ma.us →
Grade Configuration & District Structure
Maynard's three-school PreK–12 configuration is unusual in Massachusetts. The Fowler 4–8 setup in particular is uncommon — most districts use a 6–8 or 7–8 middle school model.
Why Fowler Runs Grades 4–8
The 4–8 configuration at Fowler emerged from Maynard's small enrollment. Running a separate 6–8 building at this scale would leave both buildings under-resourced for electives, specialist staff, and extracurriculars. Consolidating into a 4–8 school allows for more full-time specialist teachers and a longer, more stable relationship between students and the building before high school.
The practical effect: students move once (after grade 3) rather than twice. The transition into Maynard High is smoother — students arrive already knowing the district's culture and many of its staff.
Small District Dynamics
At this enrollment scale, individual teachers carry significant influence over a student's experience. Class sizes tend to be manageable. Extracurricular programs — sports, music, theater — are competitive for a district this size, though some specialized activities require cooperation with neighboring districts.
Per-pupil spending in small Massachusetts districts typically runs above state averages for districts in comparable enrollment bands, because fixed administrative and facilities costs don't scale down proportionally with enrollment. This generally means more staff per student, not less.
School directory, staff, and free/reduced-price lunch data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal, 2022–23 school year. Per-pupil expenditure from the NCES CCD finance file, 2021–22. Enrollment from MA DESE School Profiles, 2025–26. Graduation rate (4-year adjusted cohort, Class of 2024), MCAS proficiency (Spring 2024, Grade 10), accountability percentile, advanced coursework, and dropout rate from MA DESE. All figures are estimates.