Pentucket School District
School District · West Newbury, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,716
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,716
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Pentucket?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pentucket 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.
Dr John C Page School
West Newbury · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pentucket Regional SR High
West Newbury · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elmer S Bagnall
Groveland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#37 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,716
$1,655 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,225 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Pentucket ranks #37 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Pentucket's schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dr John C Page School (9.0/10), Pentucket Regional SR High (8.2/10), and Elmer S Bagnall (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Pentucket
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr John C Page School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Pentucket Regional SR High | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Elmer S Bagnall | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Helen R Donaghue School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Pentucket Regional Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pentucket
Pentucket is a West Newbury, Massachusetts school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,225 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $19,716 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Pentucket is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dr John C Page School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Pentucket students show an average math proficiency of 52.2% and ELA proficiency of 57.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pentucket, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pentucket with test data.
Schools in Pentucket
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- West Newbury
- Total Enrollment
- 2,225
- Teachers (FTE)
- 184
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pentucket?
Pentucket has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Pentucket?
The average composite rating for Pentucket is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pentucket?
Pentucket spends $19,716 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pentucket?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pentucket is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pentucket?
Dr John C Page School is the highest-rated school in Pentucket with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Pentucket?
Across schools in Pentucket with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pentucket compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Pentucket has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 6 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.4%
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Compare Pentucket 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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