North Andover School District
School District · North Andover, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,142
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,142
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating North Andover?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Andover 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.
Thomson
North Andover · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Annie L Sargent School
North Andover · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Andover Middle
North Andover · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#126 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,142
$2,229 vs Massachusetts median
District size
4,463 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
North Andover ranks #126 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. North Andover's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Thomson (7.9/10), Annie L Sargent School (7.3/10), and North Andover Middle (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in North Andover
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomson | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Annie L Sargent School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | North Andover Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | North Andover High | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Kittredge | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Franklin | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Atkinson | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Andover
North Andover is a North Andover, Massachusetts school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,463 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $19,142 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, North Andover demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Thomson, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, North Andover students show an average math proficiency of 60.3% and ELA proficiency of 60.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Andover, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Andover with test data.
Schools in North Andover
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- North Andover
- Total Enrollment
- 4,463
- Teachers (FTE)
- 336
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Andover?
North Andover has 8 schools in total — 6 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 North Andover?
The average composite rating for North Andover is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Andover?
North Andover spends $19,142 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Andover?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Andover is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Andover?
Thomson is the highest-rated school in North Andover with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in North Andover?
Across schools in North Andover with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Andover compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
North Andover has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 8 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.2%
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Compare North Andover 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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