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Massachusetts serves 943,762 students across 288 districts. Its teachers have had 86,780 projects funded on DonorsChoose, representing $51.4 million in funds.
Massachusetts spent a total of $17.7 billion in the 2016-17 school year school year on education. 64.1% of that was on instruction, 33.0% on support services, and 2.9% on other costs.
Massachusetts spent a total of $18,736 per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on education. 64.1% of that was on instruction, 33.0% on support services, and 2.9% on other costs.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
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Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has received support from 118,663 individuals from Massachusetts and 60,548 individuals out-of-state.