North Middlesex School District
School District · Towsend, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,148
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,148
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating North Middlesex?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Middlesex 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.
Ashby Elementary
Ashby · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Middlesex Regional
Townsend · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Varnum Brook
Pepperell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#175 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,148
$1,223 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,994 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
North Middlesex ranks #175 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. North Middlesex's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ashby Elementary (7.0/10), North Middlesex Regional (6.2/10), and Varnum Brook (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in North Middlesex
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashby Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | North Middlesex Regional | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Varnum Brook | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Spaulding Memorial | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Hawthorne Brook | 4.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Nissitissit Middle School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Middlesex
North Middlesex is a Towsend, Massachusetts school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,994 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $20,148 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, North Middlesex demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ashby Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, North Middlesex students show an average math proficiency of 47.9% and ELA proficiency of 56.3%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Middlesex, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Middlesex with test data.
Schools in North Middlesex
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Towsend
- Total Enrollment
- 2,994
- Teachers (FTE)
- 239
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Middlesex?
North Middlesex has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Middlesex?
The average composite rating for North Middlesex is 5.4/10. 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 Middlesex?
North Middlesex spends $20,148 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Middlesex?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Middlesex is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Middlesex?
Ashby Elementary is the highest-rated school in North Middlesex with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in North Middlesex?
Across schools in North Middlesex with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Middlesex compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
North Middlesex has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 7 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.3%
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Compare North Middlesex 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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