Top Rankings
Methuen 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 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,532 students in Methuen School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Methuen School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
6,532 Students
921,371 Students
# Teachers
539 Teachers
78,182 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Methuen School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 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 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#314 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
208 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3,447 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
25%
# Black Students
421 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
2,295 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
35%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
152 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
430
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
463
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
472
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
491
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
517
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
528
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
512
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
539
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
539
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
418
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
517
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
501
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
462
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,097 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,875 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$123 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,097
$23,714
Spending / Student
$18,875
$24,468
Best Methuen School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Methuen High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Ranger Rd
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-6040
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,898 students
Rank: #22.
Marsh Grammar School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
309 Pelham Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9076
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9076
Grades: K-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #33.
Comprehensive Grammar School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Howe Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9051
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9051
Grades: K-8
| 1,033 students
Rank: #44.
Donald P Timony Grammar
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Pleasant View Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9001
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9001
Grades: K-8
| 1,148 students
Rank: #55.
Tenney Grammar School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Pleasant Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9026
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9026
Grades: K-8
| 1,264 students
Rank: n/an/a
9 Branch Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-6000
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-6000
Grades: PK
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Methuen School District?
Methuen School District manages 6 public schools serving 6,532 students.
What is the rank of Methuen School District?
Methuen School District is ranked #310 out of 394 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 Methuen School District?
53% of Methuen School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Methuen School District?
Methuen School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Methuen School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,875 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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