Mendon-Upton Regional School District

What Mendon-Upton Regional School District does

Mendon-Upton Regional School District is a public K-12 regional school district serving the towns of Mendon and Upton in Massachusetts, operating four schools: Nipmuc Regional High School (grades 9-12), Miscoe Hill Middle School (grades 6-8), Memorial Elementary (K-5), and Henry P. Clough Elementary (K-5). The district employs between 101 and 250 staff and operates under Massachusetts state education law as a government entity, governed by an elected/appointed school committee. Its core technology stack consists of PowerSchool as the student information system, Thrillshare for mass communications, and SchoolSpring for recruitment/HR, with curriculum delivered through Project Lead The Way, ST Math, and a proprietary Portrait of a Learner competency framework. Strategic differentiation rests on its Spanish Immersion Program (K-8), Inspired Learning Days, Project Based Learning pedagogy, and a growing applied learning ecosystem.

The district's revenue model is non-commercial: funding flows from local property taxes approved at town meeting, Massachusetts Chapter 70 state aid, federal grants, and foundation grants (notably One8 Foundation). Ancillary revenue is generated through a Before and After School Program (2:45-6:00 p.m.) at both elementary schools and modest fees for substitute teacher/nurse placement. Capital expenditure is partially underwritten by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The district is not a for-profit enterprise, has no parent company, and does not pursue equity funding or M&A; it is a public service entity operating within a fixed geographic catchment.

Recent strategic activity centers on programmatic expansion rather than market expansion. The district was selected for the 2026 PEAK AI governance cohort, received One8 Foundation grants for Investigating History curriculum, secured grant funding for cybersecurity awareness training, launched capital bond projects (roof replacement, facilities), and built experiential partnerships with Boston Dynamics, NDIA, the Milford District Court, and the Museum of Tolerance. Recognition momentum is significant: 2024 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year (Darcy Daniels), 2026 Massachusetts Principal of the Year (Liz Garden), 2026 Massachusetts Athletic Director of the Year (Chris Schmidt), College Board AP Honor Roll Gold status, and National Rookie Team of the Year at the US Academic Decathlon.

Name

Mendon-Upton Regional School District

Legal name

Mendon-Upton Regional School District

Website

https://mursd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mendon-Upton Regional School District is a public K-12 regional school district operating four schools serving students in Mendon and Upton, Massachusetts, funded primarily through local taxation, state aid, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary secondary schooling
• Curriculum development
• Bilingual immersion programs
• Before after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Mendon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mendon-Upton Regional School District is a public K-12 regional school district operating four schools (Nipmuc Regional High School grades 9-12, Miscoe Hill Middle School grades 6-8, Memorial Elementary, and Henry P. Clough Elementary) serving students residing in Mendon and Upton, Massachusetts. The district delivers comprehensive public education through Portrait of a Learner competencies, Project Based Learning, Spanish Immersion, Applied Learning with Project Lead The Way and ST Math, and Inspired Learning Days, supplemented by before/after school care, transportation, and career pathway programs.

Product overview

Mendon-Upton Regional School District is a public school district serving students from Mendon and Upton, Massachusetts. The district operates as a unified educational system consisting of four schools: Nipmuc Regional High School (grades 9-12), Miscoe Hill Middle School (grades 6-8), Memorial Elementary, and Henry P. Clough Elementary. The district's educational approach centers on its Portrait of a Learner competencies and emphasizes deeper learning through Project Based Learning, Spanish Immersion Program, and Inspired Learning Days. Secondary programs include Applied Learning curriculum, IT Innovation Career Pathway, Writing Center, and competitive Academic Decathlon. The district also provides Before and After School childcare, transportation services, and participates in ongoing capital improvement projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spanish Immersion Program: Bilingual education program offered at district schools
• Portrait of a Learner
• Inspired Learning Days
• Project Based Learning

Products and services

• Nipmuc Regional High School Grades 9-12 high school serving Mendon and Upton, offering college preparatory courses, AP programs, athletics, and career pathways.
• Miscoe Hill Middle School Grades 6-8 middle school with focus on project-based learning, Spanish Immersion preparation, and deeper learning experiences.
• Memorial Elementary Elementary school serving the Upton community, focusing on foundational academics and the Portrait of a Learner competencies.
• Henry P. Clough Elementary Elementary school serving the Mendon community with focus on academic excellence and student support.
• Spanish Immersion Program Language immersion program offered across district schools, teaching core subjects in Spanish to develop bilingual proficiency from elementary through middle school.
• Before and After School Program Supervised care program available at H.P. Clough Elementary and Memorial Elementary schools from 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., billed monthly.
• Applied Learning with Project Lead The Way and ST Math STEM-focused curriculum integrating Project Lead The Way engineering principles and ST Math adaptive math instruction through real-world applied projects.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation for students residing in Mendon and Upton; the district is required to bus students who live in Mendon or Upton but does not bus School Choice students from outside the district.
• IT Innovation Career Pathway Career pathway program at Nipmuc Regional High School focused on technology and innovation skills for students.
• Nipmuc Writing Center Peer tutoring center staffed by Writing Fellows offering writing support and workshops to Nipmuc students.
• Cybersecurity Awareness and Training Program Grant-funded cybersecurity program providing awareness training and education in digital security practices for students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nipmuc placed 7th overall in Division III at US Academic Decathlon National Finals in first year competing
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Nipmuc Regional High School students showcased NASA-partnered research, student-built drone technology, and engaged with national cybersecurity and defense professionals at the 9th Annual NDIA New England Cyber Event at Gillette Stadium.
• Museum of Tolerance (Simon Wiesenthal Center)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026The Mobile Museum of Tolerance visited Nipmuc Regional High School from April 28-30. This initiative uses interactive exhibits and facilitator-led workshops to encourage students to reflect on the impact of their actions and promote empathy, respect and civic responsibility.
• Milford District CourtminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Nipmuc students from Patterns of Crime and Forensics classes presented their analytical skills in collaboration with Milford District Court. Partnered with Judge Richard A. Eustis, First Justice of the Milford District Court.
• Boston DynamicsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026Engineers from Boston Dynamics visited Miscoe Hill Middle School on March 6, 2026, giving students an up-close look at advanced robotics and the careers behind the technology.
• Partnership for Educators Advancing AI Knowledge (PEAK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Mendon-Upton was selected as one of 14 school districts statewide to participate in the 2026 PEAK Cohort focused on responsible use of AI in schools.
• One8 Foundation / One8 Applied Learning HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe One8 Foundation provides grants and support for applied learning programs in Massachusetts schools. They identify and scale high-impact programs that help schools prepare students for success. The One8 Applied Learning Hub supports programs including Project Lead The Way, ST Math, and other applied learning initiatives.
• MA School Building Authority (MSBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe MSBA partners with districts on capital building projects, providing funding and oversight for school construction and renovation. The Mendon-Upton Regional School District is working with MSBA on capital bond projects including roof replacement and facilities improvements.
• SchoolSpringcoreTechnology or IntegrationSchoolSpring is an online application platform used by the district for employment applications. All job applicants must submit completed applications through SchoolSpring.
• Project Lead The WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Lead The Way is an integrated STEM curriculum program used by the district. Students use this curriculum to create projects that tackle real-world problems, including videos about concussions and interactive games using Scratch coding.
• ST MathcoreTechnology or IntegrationST Math is a visual math learning program used by the district. Students connected ST Math puzzles to real-world tasks and careers as part of their applied learning projects.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tantasqua Regional School District: A Massachusetts regional K-12 school district serving multiple towns (Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland, Wales). Closely comparable as another small, multi-town regional district operating under the same state regulatory framework with a similar budget scale and school count.
• Blackstone-Millville Regional School District: A two-town Massachusetts regional K-12 district (Blackstone and Millville) very similar in structure, scale, and governance to Mendon-Upton. Operates the same Massachusetts state education framework with comparable staffing and enrollment.
• Northborough-Southborough Regional School District (Algonquin): A two-town Massachusetts regional K-12 school district. Shares the regional-district governance model, multi-school structure, and town-meeting budget approval process with Mendon-Upton.

Regional players

• Uxbridge Public Schools: A neighboring Massachusetts public K-12 district (Uxbridge-only) that competes for the same regional student population in the Blackstone Valley area. Comparable in scale and curriculum, though single-town rather than regional.
• Hopkinton Public Schools: A Massachusetts public K-12 district of similar size that has built a strong reputation for academic performance and innovation. Comparable in scale and competitive positioning within the greater MetroWest market.
• Douglas Public Schools: A small Massachusetts K-12 public school district in a neighboring town. Comparable in enrollment scale, state regulatory environment, and reliance on local property tax funding.
• Sutton Public Schools: A small Massachusetts K-12 public school district serving the town of Sutton. Comparable in size, rural-suburban profile, and Massachusetts Chapter 70 funding model.
• Grafton Public Schools: A Massachusetts K-12 public school district of similar suburban profile in the greater Worcester area. Comparable in scale and operates under the same state regulatory and funding framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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