Below Average
#1456 of 1,793 schools in MA
Dr Paul Nettle
Middle School · Haverhill
150 Boardman Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
Enrollment
531
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
4.6
Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
531
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
4.6
Grades
5th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,456 of 1,793
In Haverhill
#11 of 16
public schools
In district
#10 of 16
Haverhill
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About Dr Paul Nettle
Dr Paul Nettle is a public middle school in Haverhill, MA, part of Haverhill. Dr Paul Nettle serves approximately 531 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Dr Paul Nettle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,456 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Dr Paul Nettle show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 4.9
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Dr Paul Nettle sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
36% of students at Dr Paul Nettle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Dr Paul Nettle — Students at Dr Paul Nettle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 116 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Dr Paul Nettle Compares
See how Dr Paul Nettle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
150 Boardman Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dr Paul Nettle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Pentucket Regional Middle (rated 6.9/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby West Newbury), which scores notably higher. Another option is Consentino Middle School (rated 5.2/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, John G Whittier (rated 5.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Haverhill, see our Haverhill schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Hill Haverhill | 0.1 mi | 7.3 |
| SACRED HEARTS SCHOOL Bradford | 0.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Bradford Elementary Bradford | 1.2 mi | 4.0 |
| Greenleaf Academy Bradford | 1.0 mi | 4.1 |
| Pentucket Lake Elementary Haverhill | 1.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Caleb Dustin Hunking School Haverhill | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| John G Whittier Haverhill | 1.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Gateway Academy Haverhill | 1.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Walnut Square Haverhill | 1.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Tilton Haverhill | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Moody Haverhill | 1.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Moody Preschool Extension Haverhill | 1.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Silver Hill Elementary School Haverhill | 2.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Bartlett School and Assessment Center Haverhill | 2.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Consentino Middle School Haverhill | 2.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Pentucket Regional Middle West Newbury | 2.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Pentucket Regional Sr High West Newbury | 2.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Elmer S Bagnall Groveland | 2.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Haverhill High Haverhill | 2.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Whittier Regional Vocational Haverhill | 3.1 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01830 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,784
Median Home Value
$436,400
Median Rent
$1,602/mo
Population
26,685
College Educated
30.4%
Homeownership
56.9%
Avg Commute
27.6 min
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Median Age
39.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Charlton Middle School Charlton, MA | 4.6 |
| Morton Middle Fall River, MA | 4.6 |
| Wamsutta Middle School Attleboro, MA | 4.6 |
| John T. Nichols Middle Middleborough, MA | 4.5 |
| Overlook Middle School Ashburnham, MA | 4.5 |
| Whitman Middle Whitman, MA | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dr Paul Nettle
What grades does Dr Paul Nettle serve?
Dr Paul Nettle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Dr Paul Nettle?
Dr Paul Nettle has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Paul Nettle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Paul Nettle is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Paul Nettle rank in MA?
Dr Paul Nettle ranks #1,456 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Dr Paul Nettle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Paul Nettle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Paul Nettle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Paul Nettle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dr Paul Nettle a charter school?
No, Dr Paul Nettle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr Paul Nettle a Title I school?
No, Dr Paul Nettle is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (978) 374-5792
Resources & Links
District
Haverhill- District Enrollment
- 7,882
- Schools in District
- 16
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,615
- District Rank
- #10 of 16
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