For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,989 students in North Middlesex School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in North Middlesex School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
2,989 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
North Middlesex 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
54 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
195 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
23%
# Black Students
59 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
2,567 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
86%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
108 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
225
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
255
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
226
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
240
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
230
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
224
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
229
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
263
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
212
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
175
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
208
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
6
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,525 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,457 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,525
$23,971
Spending / Student
$21,457
$24,732
Best North Middlesex School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Middlesex Regional
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19 Main Street
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-8721
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-8721
Grades: 9-12
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
Varnum Brook
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Hollis Street
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-6722
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-6722
Grades: K-4
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Spaulding Memorial
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Whitcomb Street
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-0380
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-0380
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #44.
Ashby Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 Main Street
Ashby, MA 01431
(978) 743-1005
Ashby, MA 01431
(978) 743-1005
Grades: K-4
| 139 students
Rank: #55.
Nissitissit Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Chace Avenue
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 743-1007
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 743-1007
Grades: 5-8
| 476 students
Rank: #66.
Hawthorne Brook
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
64 Brookline Rd
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-6914
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-6914
Grades: 5-8
| 475 students
Rank: n/an/a
66 Brookline Road
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-3085
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-3085
Grades: 1-4
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Middlesex School District?
North Middlesex School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,989 students.
What is the rank of North Middlesex School District?
North Middlesex School District is ranked #177 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Middlesex School District?
86% of North Middlesex School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Middlesex School District?
North Middlesex School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is North Middlesex School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,457 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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