Manchester Essex Regional High School is the public middle and high school for the towns of Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, United States, with an approximate enrollment of 490 students in 6th to 12th grades and a total of 65 faculty members.
Serving 279 students in grades 6-8, Manchester Essex Regional Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 5% 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: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School's student population of 279 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is 0.10, 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
#384 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Hornets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manchester Essex Regional Middle School's ranking?
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is ranked #384 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Manchester Essex Regional Middle School often compared to?
Manchester Essex Regional Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Masconomet Regional Middle School, Miles River Middle School, Ipswich Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Manchester Essex Regional Middle School?
279 students attend Manchester Essex Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Manchester Essex Regional Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manchester Essex Regional Middle School?
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Manchester Essex Regional Middle School offer ?
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Manchester Essex Regional Middle School part of?
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is part of Manchester Essex Regional School District.
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