Top Rankings
Pentucket School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,225 students in Pentucket School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
51爆料s in Pentucket School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
2,225 Students
921,371 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
78,182 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Pentucket School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 394 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
181 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
25%
# Black Students
8 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
1,952 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
88%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
167
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
177
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
197
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
184
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
173
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
172
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
142
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
134
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
155
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
143
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,511 is higher than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,707 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,511
$23,714
Spending / Student
$30,707
$24,468
Best Pentucket School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pentucket Regional Sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-5507
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-5507
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: #22.
Dr John C Page School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
694 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2671
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2671
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Pentucket Regional Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2957
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2957
Grades: 7-8
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Elmer S Bagnall
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
253 School Street
Groveland, MA 01834
(978) 372-8856
Groveland, MA 01834
(978) 372-8856
Grades: PK-6
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
Helen R Donaghue School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Union Street Ext.
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 346-8921
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 346-8921
Grades: 3-6
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
104 Church Street
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 346-8319
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 346-8319
Grades: PK-2
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pentucket School District?
Pentucket School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,225 students.
What is the rank of Pentucket School District?
Pentucket School District is ranked #147 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pentucket School District?
88% of Pentucket School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pentucket School District?
Pentucket School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Pentucket School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,707 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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