SCHOOL AND TOWN RANKINGS
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Schooldigger calculates school rankings based on test scores released by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Rankings as we receive new test scores from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, usually on a yearly basis. Sources of data include the National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
School District Rankings
Niche's 2018 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more.
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The Best Places to Live ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the overall livability of an area. This grade takes into account several key factors of a location, including the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities in an attempt to measure the overall quality of an area.
BEST PLACES TO LIVE
The AreaVibes Livability Score is designed to help you find the best places to live. It is created using a unique algorithm that takes into account dozens of characteristics in 7 different categories including nearby amenities, cost of living, crime rates, education, employment, housing and weather. A total Livability Score is then calculated out of 100 for any area across America.