Excellent
#100 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 6% in state
Dr John C Page School
Elementary School · Pentucket · West Newbury, MA
A Pentucket elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
694 Main Street, West Newbury, MA 01985
- Math 67% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr John C Page School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2022, reaching 64% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dr John C Page School 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average382/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Newbury), 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
$189,048
Median home value
$765,800
Median rent
$1,809/mo
College educated
66.6%
Homeownership
95.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01985; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Childrens CastlePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Helen R Donaghue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 3–6 | 2.6 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Merrimac Heights AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–9 | 3.0 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Amesbury MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.4 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pentucket
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr John C Page School is listed in Pentucket; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr John C Page School
Dr John C Page School is a public elementary school in West Newbury, MA, part of Pentucket, serving approximately 326 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr John C Page School
What grades does Dr John C Page School serve?
Dr John C Page School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Dr John C Page School?
Dr John C Page School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr John C Page School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr John C Page School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr John C Page School rank in MA?
Dr John C Page School ranks #100 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Dr John C Page School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr John C Page School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Dr John C Page School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr John C Page School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dr John C Page School a charter school?
No, Dr John C Page School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr John C Page School a Title I school?
No, Dr John C Page School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (978) 363-2671
- Area population (ZIP 01985)
- 4,536
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 50.9
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 01985; 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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