Serving 587 students in grades 6-8, Rumney Marsh Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rumney Marsh Academy's attendance zone covers the entire Revere, MA school district, encompassing an area of approximately 10.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone edge and some parts reaching up to 3.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rumney Marsh Academy's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
587 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Rumney Marsh Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rumney Marsh Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1311 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
66%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
25%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rumney Marsh Academy's ranking?
Rumney Marsh Academy is ranked #1311 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Rumney Marsh Academy often compared to?
Rumney Marsh Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Susan B. Anthony Middle School, Garfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Rumney Marsh Academy?
587 students attend Rumney Marsh Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Rumney Marsh Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rumney Marsh Academy?
Rumney Marsh Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rumney Marsh Academy offer ?
Rumney Marsh Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rumney Marsh Academy part of?
Rumney Marsh Academy is part of Revere School District.
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