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#165 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 9% in state

Tewksbury Memorial High

High School · Tewksbury · Tewksbury, MA

A high school in Tewksbury, MA where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

320 Pleasant Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876

  • Math 69% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 69% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+23.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation34.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$22,013
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at Tewksbury Memorial High score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency69%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency69%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2022, reaching 69% in 2025.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
80%
ELA
95%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2023
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2025
Math
69%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Tewksbury Memorial High 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,125/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tewksbury), 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

$126,795

Median home value

$546,600

Median rent

$2,248/mo

College educated

40.5%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01876; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
34.8% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·48 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Dr. Janice Adie Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–123.2 mi58Compare →
Billerica Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.78–123.3 mi1,821Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Tewksbury

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$22,013NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tewksbury Memorial High is listed in Tewksbury; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tewksbury Memorial High

Tewksbury Memorial High is a public high school in Tewksbury, MA, part of Tewksbury, serving approximately 719 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tewksbury Memorial High

What grades does Tewksbury Memorial High serve?

Tewksbury Memorial High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Tewksbury Memorial High?

Tewksbury Memorial High has an enrollment of approximately 719 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tewksbury Memorial High?

The student-teacher ratio at Tewksbury Memorial High is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tewksbury Memorial High rank in MA?

Tewksbury Memorial High ranks #165 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Tewksbury Memorial High's MySchoolScout rating?

Tewksbury Memorial High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Tewksbury Memorial High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tewksbury Memorial High has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tewksbury Memorial High a charter school?

No, Tewksbury Memorial High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tewksbury Memorial High a Title I school?

No, Tewksbury Memorial High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
719
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 01876)
30,962
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
46.9
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 01876; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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