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#665 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 37% in state

North Andover Middle

Middle School · North Andover · North Andover, MA

A middle school in North Andover, MA serving grades 6th – 8th.

495 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845

  • Math 55% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.8% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+12.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.9 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment6.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$19,142
Chronic Absenteeism5.5%

Students at North Andover Middle score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2023
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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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The neighborhood

Where North Andover Middle 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 73Very Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated708/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Andover), 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

$134,319

Median home value

$670,000

Median rent

$2,113/mo

College educated

60.7%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01845; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Leonard Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.26–81.9 mi321Compare →
Esperanza AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9private5–82.1 mi57Compare →
Parthum Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.85–82.1 mi590Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

North Andover

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#3 of 8
District spending per student
$19,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Andover Middle is listed in North Andover; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Andover Middle

North Andover Middle is a public middle school in North Andover, MA, part of North Andover, serving approximately 1,017 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #665 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Andover Middle

What grades does North Andover Middle serve?

North Andover Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North Andover Middle?

North Andover Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,017 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Andover Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at North Andover Middle is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Andover Middle rank in MA?

North Andover Middle ranks #665 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is North Andover Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

North Andover Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 North Andover Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Andover Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Andover Middle a charter school?

No, North Andover Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Andover Middle a Title I school?

No, North Andover Middle is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,017
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.5%
Area population (ZIP 01845)
31,881
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
38.9
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 01845; 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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