Below Average
#1430 of 1,793 schools in MA
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary
Elementary School · Newburyport · Newburyport, MA
A Newburyport elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
333 High Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
- Math 43% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2022, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 42 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Francis T Bresnahan Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newburyport), 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
$144,259
Median home value
$792,400
Median rent
$1,511/mo
College educated
65.9%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception NewburyportPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Newburyport Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Newburyport
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary is listed in Newburyport; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francis T Bresnahan Elementary
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary is a public elementary school in Newburyport, MA, part of Newburyport, serving approximately 604 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,430 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francis T Bresnahan Elementary
What grades does Francis T Bresnahan Elementary serve?
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Francis T Bresnahan Elementary?
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francis T Bresnahan Elementary rank in MA?
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary ranks #1,430 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Francis T Bresnahan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Francis T Bresnahan Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francis T Bresnahan Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Francis T Bresnahan Elementary a charter school?
No, Francis T Bresnahan Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francis T Bresnahan Elementary a Title I school?
No, Francis T Bresnahan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (978) 465-4431
- Area population (ZIP 01950)
- 18,444
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 01950; 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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