Pentucket

Summary:

The Pentucket school district in Massachusetts consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that consistently rank among the top in the state.

At the high school level, Pentucket Regional Senior High stands out as the district's top performer, ranking 87th out of 348 Massachusetts high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.9% and impressive academic results, with over 60% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Among the elementary schools, Dr. John C. Page School and Elmer S. Bagnall are the top performers, ranking 238th and 277th out of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools, respectively.

The Pentucket school district generally outperforms the state averages in MCAS Next Generation assessments, with several schools and grade levels achieving over 60% proficiency in English Language Arts and Math. The district also maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 11.1 to 13.5 students per teacher, and consistent spending per student, indicating a commitment to providing equitable resources across the district. While the district's performance is strong overall, there may be opportunities to further analyze and address any areas of concern, such as the Pentucket Regional Middle School's performance, which lags behind the district's elementary and high school results.

District Detail

22 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985

(978) 363-2280

SchoolDigger Rank:
126^th of 351 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,229

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elmer S Bagnall	Public	PK, KG-6	253 School Street	Groveland	01834	Essex County	Pentucket	No	No	No	No	(978) 372-8856	486	38	12.7		422 (86.8%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.5%)	70.2	277^th of 916 public elementary schools	69.8%		74.3	241^st of 928 public elementary schools	74.0%	36	53.3	62.1	44.4	50.0				52.6	60.0	64.6	34.9	63.6				55.9	39.7			39.7		$15,574	$939	$14,635
Helen R Donaghue School	Public	3-6	24 Union Street Ext.	Merrimac	01860	Essex County	Pentucket	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 346-8921	250	22	11.2		223 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	48	494^th of 916 public elementary schools	46.1%		52.3	455^th of 928 public elementary schools	51.0%	39	49.1	23.3	30.3	42.6				36.0	52.7	40.0	43.1	36.7				42.9	41.5			41.5		$16,470	$1,409	$15,060
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir	Public	PK, KG-2	104 Church Street	Merrimac	01860	Essex County	Pentucket	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 346-8319	227	18	12.3		192 (84.6%)	2 (0.9%)	20 (8.8%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)								(n/a)																						$18,455	$2,220	$16,235
Pentucket Regional Middle	Public	7-8	20 Main Street	West Newbury	01985	Essex County	Pentucket	No	No	No	No	(978) 363-2957	358	26	13.5		317 (88.5%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	57.4	189^th of 493 public middle schools	61.7%		67	147^th of 501 public middle schools	70.7%	42					33.3	38.9		36.2					46.8	41.3		44.0		40.1		40.1		$17,206	$1,029	$16,177
Pentucket Regional Senior High	Public	9-12	24 Main Street	West Newbury	01985	Essex County	Pentucket	No	No	No	No	(978) 363-5507	591	52	11.4		523 (88.5%)	3 (0.5%)	41 (6.9%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.7%)	78.7	87^th of 348 public high schools	75.0%		75.1	99^th of 347 public high schools	71.5%	12							75.8								61.6				64.2		61.6	$16,567	$639	$15,928
Dr John C Page School	Public	PK, KG-6	694 Main Street	West Newbury	01985	Essex County	Pentucket	No	No	No	No	(978) 363-2671	317	28	11.1		289 (91.2%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	75.8	238^th of 916 public elementary schools	74.0%		76.4	225^th of 928 public elementary schools	75.8%	13	55.2	45.5	47.6	70.0				53.6	48.3	69.6	54.8	85.0				65.9	45.2			45.2		$16,564	$763	$15,801

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Georgetown	2.14 mi	4	127^th
Haverhill	2.24 mi	16	291^st
Boxford	3.2 mi	2	77^th
Whittier Regional Vocational Technical	4.62 mi	1	166^th
Hill View Montessori Charter Public (District)	5.12 mi	1	334^th

Pentucket

District Detail

Pentucket Regional Senior High

Dr John C Page School

Elmer S Bagnall

Pentucket Regional Middle

Helen R Donaghue School

Dr Frederick N Sweetsir

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