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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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,155 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 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
2,155 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Newburyport School District, which is ranked within the top 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 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
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
106 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
24%
# Black Students
20 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
1,925 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
89%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
103
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
138
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
143
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
153
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
192
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
204
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
207
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
213
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,645 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,384 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,645
$23,913
Spending / Student
$24,384
$24,672
Best Newburyport School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newburyport High School
Magnet 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
| 820 students
Rank: #22.
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 575 students
Rank: #33.
Rupert A Nock Middle School
Magnet 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
| 481 students
Rank: #44.
Edward G. Molin Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newburyport School District?
Newburyport School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,155 students.
What is the rank of Newburyport School District?
Newburyport School District is ranked #142 out of 395 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 $24,384 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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