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Very Good

#583 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 33% in state

North Intermediate

Elementary School · Wilmington

320 Salem Street, Wilmington, MA 01887

Enrollment

249

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

7.2

Grades

4th – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#583 of 1,793

In Wilmington

#3 of 7

public schools

In district

#3 of 7

Wilmington

School environment

8.9 / 10

Excellent

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North Intermediate

7.2/10

Elementary School in Wilmington · grades 4th – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About North Intermediate

North Intermediate is a public elementary school in Wilmington, MA, part of Wilmington. North Intermediate serves approximately 249 students, and covers grades 4th-5th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. North Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #583 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for North Intermediate show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.8
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+19.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.1 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,881
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

North Intermediate — Students at North Intermediate score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 62.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.2% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 60.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 76 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
56%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
60.5%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
62.5%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
56.3%
2023
Math
62.3%
ELA
50.7%
2024
Math
62.7%
ELA
50.7%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
48.3%

* 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: 6.4/10.

How North Intermediate Compares

See how North Intermediate performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.2/10
68th percentile in MA
Academic
7.5/10
Very Good
Growth
6.4/10
Average
Environment
8.9/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
19 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
8.8%

Location

320 Salem Street, Wilmington, MA 01887

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering North Intermediate may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. E Ethel Little School (rated 9.1/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby North Reading), which scores notably higher. Another option is South Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Andover), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wood End Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Reading), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Woburn Street Wilmington 0.8 mi 7.3
ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wilmington 1.5 mi 6.8
Wilmington High Wilmington 1.6 mi 7.9
E Ethel Little School North Reading 1.9 mi 9.1
TENDER LEARNING CENTRE Wilmington 2.7 mi
Wilmington Middle School Wilmington 2.6 mi 6.7
West Intermediate Wilmington 2.6 mi 6.9
Boutwell Wilmington 2.7 mi 6.0
South Elementary Andover 3.3 mi 9.0
Wood End Elementary School Reading 2.8 mi 8.5
Shawsheen Elementary Wilmington 2.6 mi 6.6
ANDOVER SCHOOL OF MONTESSORI Andover 3.4 mi 6.9
AUSTIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Reading 3.7 mi 3.7
Fox Hill Burlington 3.8 mi 6.6
READING MONTESSORI SCHOOL Reading 3.8 mi
THE PIKE SCHOOL Andover 3.9 mi 7.8
Birch Meadow Reading 3.6 mi 7.8
John W. Wynn Middle Tewksbury 3.3 mi 6.7
Arthur W Coolidge Middle Reading 3.6 mi 8.2
Heath-Brook Tewksbury 3.1 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01887 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$161,473

Median Home Value

$646,200

Median Rent

$2,412/mo

Population

23,195

College Educated

49.2%

Homeownership

86.9%

Avg Commute

29.9 min

Poverty Rate

3%

Median Age

42.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about North Intermediate

What grades does North Intermediate serve?

North Intermediate serves students in grades 4th through 5th.

How many students attend North Intermediate?

North Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at North Intermediate is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Intermediate rank in MA?

North Intermediate ranks #583 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is North Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

North Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Intermediate has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Intermediate a charter school?

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

Is North Intermediate a Title I school?

No, North Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
18 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
4th – 5th
Enrollment
249
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.8%

District

Wilmington
District Enrollment
2,760
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,881
District Rank
#3 of 7

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