Insider Tips

• 💡Student-teacher ratio is 13:1—better than national average but higher than all peer districts (consequence of financial efficiency)
• 💡Route 495 location is ideal for Burlington/Billerica/Lowell workers but brutal for downtown Boston commuters
• 💡Some school buildings are 95+ years old—major facilities investment likely needed in next decade (potential tax impact)
• 💡Growing economic disadvantage (14.7% vs. 8.2% in 2014) may pressure future outcomes—monitor DESE data
• 💡Price tiers: Entry $600K-$750K, Core Family $750K-$1.1M (sweet spot), Premium $1.1M-$1.5M, Luxury $1.5M+
• 💡Town exceeds required Net School Spending by 33.6%—demonstrates robust local commitment despite lower per-pupil spending
• 💡Average teacher salaries $83,495 (lower than 8 of 10 peer communities)—talented staff despite financial constraints
• 💡Dual enrollment program is a hidden gem—highly motivated students can graduate with 30-60 college credits completed
• 💡Innovation Pathways in Business, IT, Manufacturing, Life Sciences offer direct career prep with industry credentials
• 💡Southeast Chelmsford reported as safest submarket—verify school assignments and crime maps for specific addresses