Methuen School District
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.
Overall District Rank
#306 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
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.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$30 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,186
$21,893
Spending / Student
$17,386
$21,748
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Ranger Rd
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-6040
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,906 students
Rank: #22.
Marsh Grammar School
Math: 30% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 Pelham Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9076
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9076
Grades: PK-8
| 1,101 students
Rank: #33.
Comprehensive Grammar School
Math: 28% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Howe Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9051
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9051
Grades: PK-8
| 988 students
Rank: #44.
Donald P Timony Grammar
Math: 22% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Pleasant View Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9001
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9001
Grades: PK-8
| 1,188 students
Rank: #55.
Tenney Grammar School
Math: 17% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Pleasant Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9026
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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