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#1753 of 1,793 schools in MA
Atkinson
Elementary School · North Andover · North Andover, MA
A North Andover elementary school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
111 Phillips Brooks Rd, North Andover, MA 01845
- Math 23% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Atkinson score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 29 points since 2022, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Atkinson sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Andover), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,319
Median home value
$670,000
Median rent
$2,113/mo
College educated
60.7%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01845; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KittredgeEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 1–5 | 0.2 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| ThomsonEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 1–5 | 0.8 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| FranklinEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 1–5 | 0.9 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| St Michael Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 465 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Andover
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atkinson is listed in North Andover; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atkinson
Atkinson is a public elementary school in North Andover, MA, part of North Andover, serving approximately 266 students in grades 1st-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,753 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atkinson
What grades does Atkinson serve?
Atkinson serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Atkinson?
Atkinson has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkinson?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkinson is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atkinson rank in MA?
Atkinson ranks #1,753 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Atkinson's MySchoolScout rating?
Atkinson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Atkinson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atkinson has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Atkinson a charter school?
No, Atkinson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atkinson a Title I school?
No, Atkinson is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (978) 794-0124
- Area population (ZIP 01845)
- 31,881
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01845; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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