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#790 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 44% in state
Tyngsborough High School
High School · Tyngsborough · Tyngsborough, MA
A high school in Tyngsborough, MA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
36 Norris Rd, Tyngsborough, MA 01879
- Math 58% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tyngsborough High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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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Where Tyngsborough High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$144,167
Median home value
$533,300
Median rent
$1,863/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01879; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Tyngsborough
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,040NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tyngsborough High School is listed in Tyngsborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tyngsborough High School
Tyngsborough High School is a public high school in Tyngsborough, MA, part of Tyngsborough, serving approximately 420 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #790 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tyngsborough High School
What grades does Tyngsborough High School serve?
Tyngsborough High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tyngsborough High School?
Tyngsborough High School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyngsborough High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyngsborough High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tyngsborough High School rank in MA?
Tyngsborough High School ranks #790 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Tyngsborough High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tyngsborough High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Tyngsborough High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tyngsborough High School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tyngsborough High School a charter school?
No, Tyngsborough High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tyngsborough High School a Title I school?
No, Tyngsborough High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (978) 649-7571
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 01879)
- 12,435
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 01879; 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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