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Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School vs. Newbury Elementary School

Should you attend Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School or Newbury Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School
333 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Newbury Elementary School
63 Hanover Street
Newbury, MA 01951
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Newbury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Newbury Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-6
Total Students
604 students
426 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Newbury Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Newbury Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Newbury Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newburyport School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Newbury Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Triton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#327 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#480 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Newbury Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newburyport School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newbury Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Triton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newburyport School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newbury Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Triton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
60-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newbury Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Triton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Newbury Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
64
53
Kindergarten Students
145
51
Grade 1 Students
121
62
Grade 2 Students
133
54
Grade 3 Students
141
58
Grade 4 Students
-
56
Grade 5 Students
-
52
Grade 6 Students
-
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newburyport School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Newbury Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Triton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newburyport School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Newbury Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Triton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newburyport School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Newbury Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Triton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newburyport School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Newbury Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Triton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newburyport School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Newbury Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Triton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newburyport School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Newbury Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Triton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newburyport School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Newbury Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Triton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newburyport School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Newbury Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Triton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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