For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,491 students in Methuen, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Methuen, MA are Marsh Grammar School, Comprehensive Grammar School and Donald P Timony Grammar. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Methuen, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Methuen have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Methuen, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marsh Grammar School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 Pelham Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9076
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9076
Gr: K-8 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Comprehensive Grammar School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Howe Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9051
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9051
Gr: K-8 | 1,033 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Donald P Timony Grammar
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Pleasant View Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9001
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9001
Gr: K-8 | 1,148 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Tenney Grammar School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Pleasant Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9026
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9026
Gr: K-8 | 1,264 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Methuen, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
180 Pleasant Valley St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 681-1348
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 681-1348
Gr: PK | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Methuen, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Methuen, MA include Marsh Grammar School, Comprehensive Grammar School and Donald P Timony Grammar.
How many public middle schools are located in Methuen?
4 public middle schools are located in Methuen.
What is the racial composition of students in Methuen?
Methuen public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Methuen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Methuen include: Donald P Timony Grammar vs. Marsh Grammar School, Tenney Grammar School vs. Marsh Grammar School, Marsh Grammar School vs. Tenney Grammar School
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