Very Good
#432 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 24% in state
River Valley Charter School
Elementary School · River Valley Charter (district) · Newburyport, MA
A charter elementary school in Newburyport, MA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2 Perry Way, Newburyport, MA 01950
- Math 52% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Valley Charter School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 River Valley Charter 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Average442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newburyport), 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
$144,259
Median home value
$792,400
Median rent
$1,511/mo
College educated
65.9%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward G. Molin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 4–5 | 0.1 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception NewburyportPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Newburyport Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Francis T Bresnahan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–3 | 1.0 mi | 604 | 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.
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.
River Valley Charter (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,538NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
River Valley Charter School is listed in River Valley Charter (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Valley Charter School
River Valley Charter School is a public elementary school in Newburyport, MA, part of River Valley Charter (district), serving approximately 288 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Valley Charter School
What grades does River Valley Charter School serve?
River Valley Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend River Valley Charter School?
River Valley Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley Charter 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 River Valley Charter School rank in MA?
River Valley Charter School ranks #432 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is River Valley Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
River Valley Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 River Valley Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Valley Charter School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is River Valley Charter School a charter school?
Yes, River Valley Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is River Valley Charter School a Title I school?
No, River Valley Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (978) 465-0065
- Area population (ZIP 01950)
- 18,444
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 01950; 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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