For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,994 students in North Middlesex School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in North Middlesex School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,994 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Middlesex School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
25%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
82%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,485 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,422 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,485
$23,845
Spending / Student
$21,422
$24,602
Best North Middlesex School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Middlesex Regional
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19 Main Street
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-8721
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-8721
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Varnum Brook
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Hollis Street
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-6722
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-6722
Gr: K-4 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Ashby Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 Main Street
Ashby, MA 01431
(978) 743-1005
Ashby, MA 01431
(978) 743-1005
Gr: K-4 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Nissitissit Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Chace Avenue
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 743-1007
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 743-1007
Gr: 5-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Spaulding Memorial
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Whitcomb Street
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-0380
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-0380
Gr: K-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Hawthorne Brook
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64 Brookline Rd
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-6914
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-6914
Gr: 5-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
66 Brookline Road
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-3085
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-3085
Gr: PK-4 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Middlesex School District?
North Middlesex School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,994 students.
What is the rank of North Middlesex School District?
North Middlesex School District is ranked #209 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Middlesex School District?
82% of North Middlesex School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Middlesex School District?
North Middlesex School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is North Middlesex School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,422 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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