For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,524 students in Methuen, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Methuen, MA are Marsh Grammar School, Comprehensive Grammar School and Donald P Timony Grammar. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Methuen, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Methuen have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Methuen, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marsh Grammar School
Magnet 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: PK-8
| 1,052 students
Rank: #22.
Comprehensive Grammar School
Magnet 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: PK-8
| 955 students
Rank: #33.
Donald P Timony Grammar
Magnet School
(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: PK-8
| 1,263 students
Rank: #44.
Tenney Grammar School
Magnet 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: PK-8
| 1,254 students
Methuen, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
180 Pleasant Valley St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 681-1348
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 681-1348
Grades: PK
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Methuen, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Methuen, MA include Marsh Grammar School, Comprehensive Grammar School and Donald P Timony Grammar.
How many public middle schools are located in Methuen?
4 public middle schools are located in Methuen.
What is the racial composition of students in Methuen?
Methuen public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Methuen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Methuen include: Donald P Timony Grammar vs. Marsh Grammar School, Tenney Grammar School vs. Marsh Grammar School, Marsh Grammar School vs. Tenney Grammar School
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