Methuen School District
School District · Methuen, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
6,532
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
6,532
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Methuen?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Methuen 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.
Marsh Grammar School
Methuen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Comprehensive Grammar School
Methuen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Methuen High
Methuen · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#205 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,342
$3,029 vs Massachusetts median
District size
6,532 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Methuen ranks #205 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Methuen's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marsh Grammar School (6.5/10), Comprehensive Grammar School (5.3/10), and Methuen High (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Methuen
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 | Marsh Grammar School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Comprehensive Grammar School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Methuen High | 4.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Donald P Timony Grammar | 4.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Tenney Grammar School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $18,342 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Methuen demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marsh Grammar School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Methuen students show an average math proficiency of 35.7% and ELA proficiency of 41.9%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools4
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Methuen
- Total Enrollment
- 6,532
- Teachers (FTE)
- 541
- District spending per student
- $18,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Methuen?
Methuen's district-level spending was $18,342 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Methuen?
Across schools in Methuen with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.9%. 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 5.1/10 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.9%
How we rate schools
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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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