Serving 470 students in grades 6-8, Rupert A Nock Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rupert A Nock Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Newburyport school district, encompassing an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rupert A Nock Middle School's student population of 470 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
the port where tradition and innovation converge
School Rankings
Rupert A Nock Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rupert A Nock Middle School is 0.21, 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
#672 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rupert A Nock Middle School's ranking?
Rupert A Nock Middle School is ranked #672 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Rupert A Nock Middle School often compared to?
Rupert A Nock Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triton Regional Middle School, Masconomet Regional Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Rupert A Nock Middle School?
470 students attend Rupert A Nock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rupert A Nock Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rupert A Nock Middle School?
Rupert A Nock Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rupert A Nock Middle School offer ?
Rupert A Nock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rupert A Nock Middle School part of?
Rupert A Nock Middle School is part of Newburyport School District.
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