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Methuen reports enrollment decline consistent with statewide drop; committee asks for post‑Oct. 1 running totals and homeschool counts
Methuen School Committee · January 13, 2026
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Summary
Acting Superintendent said district enrollment is down and cited a DESE report of a statewide decline of about 15,000 in‑district students; members requested running totals after Oct. 1 and numbers for students being homeschooled to better track state funding implications.
Committee members pressed administration for clearer enrollment metrics that drive state funding. Acting Superintendent Dr. Golovski said Methuen’s enrollment is down in some grades and noted DESE published a statewide decline of roughly 15,000 in‑district students.
Member Keegan asked for…
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