Serving 364 students in grades 6-8, Amesbury Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 43% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amesbury Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 13.7 square miles in Amesbury, MA. Most areas within the zone are about a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge located 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amesbury Middle School's student population of 364 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Amesbury Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amesbury Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#889 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amesbury Middle School's ranking?
Amesbury Middle School is ranked #889 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Amesbury Middle School?
364 students attend Amesbury Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Amesbury Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amesbury Middle School?
Amesbury Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Amesbury Middle School offer ?
Amesbury Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Amesbury Middle School part of?
Amesbury Middle School is part of Amesbury School District.
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