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Newburyport School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,107 students in Newburyport School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Newburyport School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
2,107 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newburyport 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
26%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
89%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,184 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,939 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,184
$23,855
Spending / Student
$24,939
$24,613
Best Newburyport School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newburyport High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
241 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4440
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4440
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4431
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4431
Gr: PK-3 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Rupert A Nock Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Low Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Edward G. Molin Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Low Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 463-8212
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 463-8212
Gr: 4-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newburyport School District?
Newburyport School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,107 students.
What is the rank of Newburyport School District?
Newburyport School District is ranked #123 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newburyport School District?
89% of Newburyport School District 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 Newburyport School District?
Newburyport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Newburyport School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,939 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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