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6.9 avg / 10

Newburyport School District

School District · Newburyport, Massachusetts

Students: 2,162
Teachers (FTE): 214

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,931

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.1:1

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#77 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Massachusetts avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,931

+$2,560 vs Massachusetts median

District size

2,162 students

Typical than Massachusetts median

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 6.9/10, Newburyport demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Rupert a Nock Middle, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Newburyport students show an average math proficiency of 50.8% and ELA proficiency of 59.3%.

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 50.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 59.3%
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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 6.9/10. 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 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Newburyport?

Across schools in Newburyport with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.3%. 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 6.9/10 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 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
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
50.8%
ELA Proficiency
59.3%

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 methodology

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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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