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Newburyport School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,150 students in Newburyport School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Newburyport School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,844 Schools
# Students
2,150 Students
910,733 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
76,144 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Newburyport School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,053 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
65,776 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
210,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
23%
# Black Students
19 Students
84,948 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
1,943 Students
506,615 Students
% White Students
90%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
39,058 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
64
27,674
# Students in K Grade:
115
62,299
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
62,529
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
63,977
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
65,377
# Students in 4th Grade:
135
65,710
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
145
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
68,855
# Students in 8th Grade:
172
71,317
# Students in 9th Grade:
189
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
204
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
211
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
175
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
5
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,700 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,991. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,440 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,700
$23,991
Spending / Student
$24,440
$24,753
Best Newburyport School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newburyport High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
241 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4440
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4440
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Rank: #22.
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4431
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4431
Grades: PK-3
| 605 students
Rank: #33.
Rupert A Nock Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Low Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Edward G. Molin Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Low Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 463-8212
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 463-8212
Grades: 4-5
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newburyport School District?
Newburyport School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,150 students.
What is the rank of Newburyport School District?
Newburyport School District is ranked #142 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newburyport School District?
90% of Newburyport School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newburyport School District?
Newburyport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Newburyport School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,440 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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