Methuen School District
School District · Methuen, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,342
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,342
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#223 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,342
$3,029 vs Massachusetts median
District size
6,532 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
About Methuen
Methuen is a Methuen, Massachusetts school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 6,532 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $18,342 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Methuen demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marsh Grammar School, which has a composite score of 5.6/10.
In standardized testing, Methuen students show an average math proficiency of 32.2% and ELA proficiency of 37.6%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Methuen, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Methuen with test data.
Schools in Methuen
5 schools Elementary Schools 4
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Methuen
- Total Enrollment
- 6,532
- Teachers (FTE)
- 541
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Methuen?
Methuen has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Methuen?
The average composite rating for Methuen is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Methuen?
Methuen spends $18,342 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Methuen?
The average student-teacher ratio in Methuen is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Methuen?
Marsh Grammar School is the highest-rated school in Methuen with a composite score of 5.6/10.
What are the test scores in Methuen?
Across schools in Methuen with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Methuen compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Methuen has an average school rating of 4.7/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Methuen 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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