Manchester Essex Regional School District
School District · Manchester, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,095
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,095
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Evaluating Manchester Essex Regional?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Manchester Essex Regional 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.
Manchester Essex Regional High School
Manchester · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
Manchester · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Manchester Memorial Elementary
Manchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#54 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,095
+$4,724 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,200 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Manchester Essex Regional ranks #54 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Manchester Essex Regional's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Manchester Essex Regional High School (9.0/10), Manchester Essex Regional Middle School (8.4/10), and Manchester Memorial Elementary (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Manchester Essex Regional
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester Essex Regional High School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Manchester Essex Regional Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Manchester Memorial Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Essex Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Manchester Essex Regional
Manchester Essex Regional is a Manchester, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,200 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1. The district invests $26,095 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Manchester Essex Regional is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Manchester Essex Regional High School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Manchester Essex Regional students show an average math proficiency of 67.5% and ELA proficiency of 71.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Manchester Essex Regional, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Manchester Essex Regional with test data.
Schools in Manchester Essex Regional
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Manchester
- Total Enrollment
- 1,200
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Manchester Essex Regional?
Manchester Essex Regional has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Manchester Essex Regional?
The average composite rating for Manchester Essex Regional is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Manchester Essex Regional?
Manchester Essex Regional spends $26,095 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Manchester Essex Regional?
The average student-teacher ratio in Manchester Essex Regional is 9.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Manchester Essex Regional?
Manchester Essex Regional High School is the highest-rated school in Manchester Essex Regional with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Manchester Essex Regional?
Across schools in Manchester Essex Regional with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Manchester Essex Regional compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Manchester Essex Regional has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 4 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.0%
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Compare Manchester Essex Regional 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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