Pentucket School District

22 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Pentucket 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 6 public schools serving 2,210 students in Pentucket 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 Pentucket School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
6 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
2,210 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Pentucket 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MA)
#172 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Pentucket  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pentucket  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pentucket  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Pentucket  School District and public school graduation rate of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
154 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
23%
# Black Students
7 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
1,968 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
89%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
89
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
176
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
148
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
177
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
168
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
172
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
146
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
155
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
143
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
159
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
175
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,732 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,915 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart display total revenue of Pentucket  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$68 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart display total spending of Pentucket  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$32,732
$23,971
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Pentucket  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$30,915
$24,732
This chart display average spending per public school student in Pentucket  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pentucket School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pentucket Regional Sr High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-5507
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Dr John C Page School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
694 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2671
Grades: PK-6
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Helen R Donaghue School
Math: 36% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24 Union Street Ext.
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 346-8921
Grades: 3-6
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Elmer S Bagnall
Math: 34% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
253 School Street
Groveland, MA 01834
(978) 372-8856
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Rank: #55.
Pentucket Regional Middle School
Math: 39% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2957
Grades: 7-8
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
104 Church Street
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 346-8319
Grades: PK-2
| 213 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pentucket School District?
Pentucket School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,210 students.
What is the rank of Pentucket School District?
Pentucket School District is ranked #174 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. 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 Pentucket School District?
89% of Pentucket School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pentucket School District?
Pentucket School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Pentucket School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,915 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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