Haverhill School District

4 Summer Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Haverhill School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,775 students in Haverhill School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Haverhill School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
7,775 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
658 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Haverhill School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#347 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Haverhill  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Haverhill  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Haverhill  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Haverhill  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Haverhill  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
12 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
136 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3,466 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
24%
# Black Students
445 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
3,511 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
45%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
187 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
274
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
544
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
569
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
539
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
565
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
622
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
650
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
635
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
641
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
701
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
607
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
497
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
471
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
424
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
36
1,618

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,497 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,864 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$152 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Haverhill  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$154 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Haverhill  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,497
$23,913
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Haverhill  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,864
$24,672
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Haverhill  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Haverhill School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bartlett School And Assessment Center
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
551 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 469-8735
Grades: 1-12
| 35 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Greenleaf Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
58 Chadwick Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Haverhill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Monument Street
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 374-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,944 students
Rank: #44.
Tilton
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Grove Street
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 374-3475
Grades: K-3
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
Bradford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Montvale Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-2443
Grades: K-4
| 508 students
Rank: #66.
Silver Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
675 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 374-3448
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #77.
Caleb Dustin Hunking School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
480 So. Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-5787
Grades: K-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #88.
John G Whittier
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
256 Concord Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 374-5782
Grades: 5-8
| 484 students
Rank: #99.
Consentino Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
685 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 374-5775
Grades: 5-8
| 700 students
Rank: #1010.
Golden Hill
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Boardman Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 374-5794
Grades: K-4
| 475 students
Rank: #1111.
Pentucket Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
252 Concord Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 374-2421
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #1212.
Tilton Upper Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Primrose Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 374-3482
Grades: 4-5
| 171 students
Rank: #1313.
Dr Paul Nettle
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Boardman Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 374-5792
Grades: 5-8
| 570 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Academy
Magnet School
26 Belmont Avenue
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 374-3473
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moody
Magnet School
59 Margin Street
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 374-3459
Grades: PK-K
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moody Preschool Extension
Magnet School
514 Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 420-1901
Grades: PK
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walnut Square
Magnet School
645 Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 374-3471
Grades: K-2
| 136 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Haverhill School District?
Haverhill School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,775 students.
What is the rank of Haverhill School District?
Haverhill School District is ranked #342 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Haverhill School District?
45% of Haverhill School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Haverhill School District?
Haverhill School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Haverhill School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,864 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,775 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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