For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,017 students in North Middlesex School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in North Middlesex School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
7 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
3,017 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
North Middlesex 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
72 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
253 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
24%
# Black Students
67 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
2,502 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
83%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
90
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
220
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
247
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
252
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
237
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
247
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
240
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
238
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
230
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
237
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
190
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
214
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
187
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
178
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
10
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,306 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,258 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,306
$23,913
Spending / Student
$21,258
$24,672
Best North Middlesex School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Middlesex Regional
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19 Main Street
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-8721
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-8721
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #22.
Varnum Brook
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Hollis Street
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-6722
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-6722
Grades: K-4
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Ashby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 Main Street
Ashby, MA 01431
(978) 743-1005
Ashby, MA 01431
(978) 743-1005
Grades: K-4
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
Nissitissit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33 Chace Avenue
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 743-1007
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 743-1007
Grades: 5-8
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Hawthorne Brook
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
64 Brookline Rd
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-6914
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-6914
Grades: 5-8
| 464 students
Rank: #66.
Spaulding Memorial
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Whitcomb Street
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-0380
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-0380
Grades: K-4
| 419 students
Rank: n/an/a
Squannacook Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
66 Brookline Road
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-3085
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-3085
Grades: PK-4
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Middlesex School District?
North Middlesex School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,017 students.
What is the rank of North Middlesex School District?
North Middlesex School District is ranked #183 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.
What is the racial composition of students in North Middlesex School District?
83% of North Middlesex School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Middlesex School District?
North Middlesex School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is North Middlesex School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,258 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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