North Middlesex Regional

19 Main Street
Townsend, MA 01469
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 779 students in grades 9-12, North Middlesex Regional ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 779 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 95% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Middlesex Regional ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

North Middlesex Regional's student population of 779 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
779 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

North Middlesex Regional ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Middlesex Regional is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#240 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Middlesex Regional, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Middlesex Regional and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Middlesex Regional and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
24%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
85%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of North Middlesex Regional and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Middlesex Regional and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Middlesex Regional and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Middlesex Regional and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Middlesex Regional's ranking?
North Middlesex Regional is ranked #240 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Middlesex Regional?
The graduation rate of North Middlesex Regional is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Middlesex Regional?
779 students attend North Middlesex Regional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of North Middlesex Regional students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Middlesex Regional?
North Middlesex Regional has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Middlesex Regional offer ?
North Middlesex Regional offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Middlesex Regional part of?
North Middlesex Regional is part of North Middlesex School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 779 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 95% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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