Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Newbury Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newbury Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newbury Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newbury Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
94%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newbury Elementary School's ranking?
Newbury Elementary School is ranked #597 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Newbury Elementary School often compared to?
Newbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Newbury Elementary School?
395 students attend Newbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Newbury Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newbury Elementary School?
Newbury Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Newbury Elementary School offer ?
Newbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newbury Elementary School part of?
Newbury Elementary School is part of Triton School District.
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