Excellent
#217 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 12% in state
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
Middle School · Manchester Essex Regional · Manchester, MA
A middle school in Manchester, MA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
36 Lincoln Street, Manchester, MA 01944
- Math 57% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 62% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 Manchester Essex Regional Middle 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$197,875
Median home value
$932,000
Median rent
$1,872/mo
College educated
84%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01944; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark Elementarymiddle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | 2–8 | 1.7 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Landmark High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 2–12 | 4.1 mi | 461 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Manchester Essex Regional
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $26,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is listed in Manchester Essex Regional; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is a public middle school in Manchester, MA, part of Manchester Essex Regional, serving approximately 274 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #217 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
What grades does Manchester Essex Regional Middle School serve?
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Manchester Essex Regional Middle School?
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manchester Essex Regional Middle School rank in MA?
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School ranks #217 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Manchester Essex Regional Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Manchester Essex Regional Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manchester Essex Regional Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Manchester Essex Regional Middle School a charter school?
No, Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manchester Essex Regional Middle School a Title I school?
No, Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (978) 526-2022
- Area population (ZIP 01944)
- 5,368
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 01944; 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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