Top Rankings
River Valley Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 288 students in River Valley Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in River Valley Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,823 Schools
# Students
288 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Valley Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.1%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Hispanic
7%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Black
1%
10%
Showing 2006–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% White
84%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,361 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,542 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2012–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Spending
$6 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2012–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,361
$25,203
Showing 2012–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,542
$27,530
Showing 2012–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Best River Valley Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Perry Way
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0065
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0065
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Valley Charter School District?
River Valley Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 288 students.
What is the rank of River Valley Charter School District?
River Valley Charter School District is ranked #128 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Valley Charter School District?
84% of River Valley Charter School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Valley Charter School District?
River Valley Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is River Valley Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,542 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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