Below Average
#1613 of 1,793 schools in MA
Rumney Marsh Academy
Middle School · Revere · Revere, MA
A Revere middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
140 American Legion Highway, Revere, MA 02151
- Math 18% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rumney Marsh Academy score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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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Where Rumney Marsh Academy 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,985/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Revere), 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
$80,948
Median home value
$566,200
Median rent
$1,964/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Susan B. Anthony Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Clark Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 5–8 | 1.8 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Eugene Wright Science and Technology AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 443 | 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.
Revere
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $20,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rumney Marsh Academy is listed in Revere; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rumney Marsh Academy
Rumney Marsh Academy is a public middle school in Revere, MA, part of Revere, serving approximately 579 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,613 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rumney Marsh Academy
What grades does Rumney Marsh Academy serve?
Rumney Marsh Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rumney Marsh Academy?
Rumney Marsh Academy has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rumney Marsh Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rumney Marsh Academy is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rumney Marsh Academy rank in MA?
Rumney Marsh Academy ranks #1,613 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Rumney Marsh Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rumney Marsh Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Rumney Marsh Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rumney Marsh Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rumney Marsh Academy a charter school?
No, Rumney Marsh Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rumney Marsh Academy a Title I school?
No, Rumney Marsh Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (781) 388-3500
- Area population (ZIP 02151)
- 59,949
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 02151; 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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