Amesbury School District
School District · Amesbury, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,059
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,059
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Evaluating Amesbury?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Amesbury as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Amesbury High
Amesbury · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Charles C Cashman Elementary
Amesbury · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Amesbury Innovation High School
Amesbury · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#129 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,059
+$3,688 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,817 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Amesbury ranks #129 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Amesbury's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Amesbury High (6.6/10), Charles C Cashman Elementary (6.6/10), and Amesbury Innovation High School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Amesbury
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amesbury High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Charles C Cashman Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Amesbury Innovation High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Shay Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Amesbury Middle | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Amesbury
Amesbury is a Amesbury, Massachusetts school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,817 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. The district invests $25,059 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Amesbury demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Amesbury High, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Amesbury students show an average math proficiency of 49.6% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Amesbury, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Amesbury with test data.
Schools in Amesbury
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Amesbury
- Total Enrollment
- 1,817
- Teachers (FTE)
- 169
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Amesbury?
Amesbury has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Amesbury?
The average composite rating for Amesbury is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Amesbury?
Amesbury spends $25,059 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Amesbury?
The average student-teacher ratio in Amesbury is 10.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Amesbury?
Amesbury High is the highest-rated school in Amesbury with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Amesbury?
Across schools in Amesbury with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Amesbury compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Amesbury has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.5%
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Compare Amesbury with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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