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#819 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 46% in state
Marsh Grammar School
Elementary School · Methuen · Methuen, MA
A Methuen elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
309 Pelham Street, Methuen, MA 01844
- Math 41% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marsh Grammar School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Marsh Grammar School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated972/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Methuen), 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
$103,292
Median home value
$471,900
Median rent
$1,610/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01844; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Methuen
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marsh Grammar School is listed in Methuen; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marsh Grammar School
Marsh Grammar School is a public elementary school in Methuen, MA, part of Methuen, serving approximately 1,046 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #819 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marsh Grammar School
What grades does Marsh Grammar School serve?
Marsh Grammar School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Marsh Grammar School?
Marsh Grammar School has an enrollment of approximately 1,046 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsh Grammar School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marsh Grammar School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marsh Grammar School rank in MA?
Marsh Grammar School ranks #819 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Marsh Grammar School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marsh Grammar School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Marsh Grammar School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marsh Grammar School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marsh Grammar School a charter school?
No, Marsh Grammar School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marsh Grammar School a Title I school?
No, Marsh Grammar School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (978) 722-9076
- Area population (ZIP 01844)
- 53,015
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 01844; 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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