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Newburyport School District

School District · Newburyport, Massachusetts

Students: 2,162
Teachers (FTE): 214

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,931

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.1:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Newburyport?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Newburyport 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.

Rupert a Nock Middle

8.5/10

Newburyport · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Edward G. Molin Elementary School

7.9/10

Newburyport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Newburyport High

7.2/10

Newburyport · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#77 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Massachusetts avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,931

+$2,560 vs Massachusetts median

District size

2,162 students

Typical than Massachusetts median

The short answer

Newburyport ranks #77 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Newburyport's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rupert a Nock Middle (8.5/10), Edward G. Molin Elementary School (7.9/10), and Newburyport High (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Newburyport

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 Rupert a Nock Middle 8.5 / 10
2 Edward G. Molin Elementary School 7.9 / 10
3 Newburyport High 7.2 / 10
4 Francis T Bresnahan Elementary 4.7 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Newburyport

Newburyport is a Newburyport, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,162 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $23,931 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Newburyport is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Rupert a Nock Middle, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Newburyport students show an average math proficiency of 57.5% and ELA proficiency of 65.6%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Newburyport, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 57.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 65.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Newburyport with test data.

District Details

City
Newburyport
Total Enrollment
2,162
Teachers (FTE)
214
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Newburyport?

Newburyport 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 Newburyport?

The average composite rating for Newburyport is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Newburyport?

Newburyport spends $23,931 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Newburyport?

The average student-teacher ratio in Newburyport is 10.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Newburyport?

Rupert a Nock Middle is the highest-rated school in Newburyport with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Newburyport?

Across schools in Newburyport with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Newburyport compare to other districts in Massachusetts?

Newburyport has an average school rating of 7.1/10 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
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
57.5%
ELA Proficiency
65.6%

How we rate schools

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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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