10 Ditson Place
Methuen, MA 01844
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Methuen School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,450 students in Methuen School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Methuen School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,845 Schools
# Students
6,450 Students
911,465 Students
# Teachers
490 Teachers
74,040 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Methuen School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MA)
Overall District Rank
#306 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Methuen  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Methuen  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Methuen  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Methuen  School District and public school graduation rate of MA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.61
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,040 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
236 Students
66,043 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,899 Students
203,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
22%
# Black Students
245 Students
85,126 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
2,809 Students
516,267 Students
% White Students
43%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
795 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
254 Students
37,379 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
82
21,176
# Students in K Grade:
365
57,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
475
63,797
# Students in 2nd Grade:
481
65,329
# Students in 3rd Grade:
501
65,809
# Students in 4th Grade:
492
67,009
# Students in 5th Grade:
502
67,520
# Students in 6th Grade:
513
69,383
# Students in 7th Grade:
548
71,643
# Students in 8th Grade:
585
72,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
432
73,353
# Students in 10th Grade:
510
72,925
# Students in 11th Grade:
492
71,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
472
70,499
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,576

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,186 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,893. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,386 is less than the state median of $21,748. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$30 MM
This chart display total revenue of Methuen  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$119 MM
$30 MM
This chart display total spending of Methuen  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,186
$21,893
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Methuen  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,386
$21,748
This chart display average spending per public school student in Methuen  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Methuen School District Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Methuen High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Ranger Rd
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,906 students
Rank: #22.
Marsh Grammar School
Math: 30% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Pelham Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9076
Grades: PK-8
| 1,101 students
Rank: #33.
Comprehensive Grammar School
Math: 28% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Howe Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9051
Grades: PK-8
| 988 students
Rank: #44.
Donald P Timony Grammar
Math: 22% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Pleasant View Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9001
Grades: PK-8
| 1,188 students
Rank: #55.
Tenney Grammar School
Math: 17% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Pleasant Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9026
Grades: PK-8
| 1,267 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Methuen School District?

Methuen School District manages 5 public schools serving 6,450 students.

What is the rank of Methuen School District?

Methuen School District is ranked #303 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Methuen School District?

45% of Methuen School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Methuen School District?

Methuen School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What is Methuen School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $17,386 is less than the state median of $21,748. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 50% in MA)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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