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#666 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 37% in state
Pentucket Regional Middle
Middle School · Pentucket · West Newbury, MA
A middle school in West Newbury, MA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20 Main Street, West Newbury, MA 01985
- Math 46% vs MA 40% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pentucket Regional Middle score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Pentucket Regional 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average382/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Newbury), 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
$189,048
Median home value
$765,800
Median rent
$1,809/mo
College educated
66.6%
Homeownership
95.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01985; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Paul NettleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| John G WhittierEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 5–8 | 3.4 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Georgetown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 7–8 | 4.3 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Bartlett School and Assessment CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 2–11 | 4.5 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pentucket
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pentucket Regional Middle is listed in Pentucket; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pentucket Regional Middle
Pentucket Regional Middle is a public middle school in West Newbury, MA, part of Pentucket, serving approximately 331 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #666 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pentucket Regional Middle
What grades does Pentucket Regional Middle serve?
Pentucket Regional Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Pentucket Regional Middle?
Pentucket Regional Middle has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pentucket Regional Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pentucket Regional Middle is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pentucket Regional Middle rank in MA?
Pentucket Regional Middle ranks #666 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Pentucket Regional Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pentucket Regional 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 Pentucket Regional Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pentucket Regional Middle has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pentucket Regional Middle a charter school?
No, Pentucket Regional Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pentucket Regional Middle a Title I school?
No, Pentucket Regional Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (978) 363-2957
- Area population (ZIP 01985)
- 4,536
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 50.9
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 01985; 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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