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Newburyport School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,162 students in Newburyport School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Newburyport School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,162 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Newburyport School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 393 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 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.65
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
25%
# Black Students
21 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
1,926 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
89%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
64
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
145
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
133
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
141
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
178
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
194
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
206
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
204
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
3
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,569 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,305 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,569
$23,845
Spending / Student
$24,305
$24,602
Best Newburyport School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newburyport High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
241 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4440
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4440
Grades: 9-12
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4431
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4431
Grades: PK-3
| 604 students
Rank: #33.
Rupert A Nock Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Low Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Edward G. Molin Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Low Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 463-8212
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 463-8212
Grades: 4-5
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newburyport School District?
Newburyport School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,162 students.
What is the rank of Newburyport School District?
Newburyport School District is ranked #141 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newburyport School District?
89% of Newburyport School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newburyport School District?
Newburyport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Newburyport School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,305 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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