Dr John C Page School

Summary:

Dr John C Page School is an elementary school located in West Newbury, MA, serving 317 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Pentucket District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with particularly strong results in 6th grade and for male and special education students.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 53.61% of Dr John C Page School students were proficient or better in ELA, and 65.87% were proficient or better in Math, compared to 42.59% and 49.6% for the Pentucket District, and 39.17% and 40.91% for the state of Massachusetts. The school's performance on Science assessments was also above the district and state averages. Over the past 10 years, Dr John C Page School has consistently ranked in the top quarter of Massachusetts elementary schools, with a 3 to 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Pentucket District and surrounding areas, such as Elmer S Bagnall, Newbury Elementary, and Golden Hill, Dr John C Page School stands out as a top performer, particularly in its MCAS test scores and statewide rankings. This suggests the school may be a desirable option for families in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 694 Main Street
       West Newbury, MA  01985-1298


(978) 363-2671

District: Pentucket

SchoolDigger Rank:
238th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,564 Help


Students who attend Dr John C Page School usually attend:

Middle:    Pentucket Regional Middle
High:    Pentucket Regional Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  317

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
Hispanic:
4.7%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dr John C Page School ranks better than 74% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Pentucket School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr John C Page School is 11.1, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Pentucket School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr John C Page School is $16,564, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Pentucket School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr John C Page School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr John C Page School 238th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Dr John C Page School in the ranking list.)

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Pentucket:

SchoolDigger ranks Pentucket 126th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr John C Page School

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Rank History for all students at Dr John C Page School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.92 50th 884 94.3%
2004 95.27 2nd 882 99.8%
2005 93.20 17th 887 98.1%
2006 88.22 73rd 911 92.0%
2007 85.24 101st 911 88.9%
2008 90.58 42nd 908 95.4%
2009 87.03 81st 909 91.1%
2010 85.55 103rd 920 88.8%
2011 87.42 73rd 924 92.1%
2012 86.72 89th 930 90.4%
2013 83.37 132nd 928 85.8%
2014 72.13 257th 926 72.2%
2015 80.40 156th 914 82.9%
2016 73.08 237th 932 74.6%
2017 58.47 396th 938 57.8%
2018 58.96 407th 934 56.4%
2019 63.10 346th 942 63.3%
2021 75.76 226th 936 75.9%
2022 68.18 293rd 932 68.6%
2023 76.43 225th 928 75.8%
2024 75.76 238th 916 74.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr John C Page School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.80 484th 886 45.4%
2019 26.17 745th 896 16.9%
2021 63.83 241st 894 73.0%
2022 55.63 355th 905 60.8%
2023 79.45 90th 703 87.2%
2024 74.81 124th 731 83.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr John C Page School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.86 458th 893 48.7%
2019 60.45 362nd 902 59.9%
2021 73.79 226th 898 74.8%
2022 64.12 318th 901 64.7%
2023 64.18 327th 887 63.1%
2024 67.64 286th 886 67.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dr John C Page School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.89 121st 656 81.6%
2019 53.32 251st 665 62.3%
2021 55.12 225th 632 64.4%
2022 68.54 150th 672 77.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr John C Page School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.63 319th 898 64.5%
2019 63.21 328th 907 63.8%
2021 75.42 221st 904 75.6%
2022 69.74 266th 908 70.7%
2023 82.20 142nd 896 84.2%
2024 79.04 172nd 891 80.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Dr John C Page School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.60 221st 925 76.1%
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Rank History for White students at Dr John C Page School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.08 431st 772 44.2%
2019 54.18 365th 780 53.2%
2021 69.02 210th 765 72.5%
2022 57.26 329th 764 56.9%
2023 64.27 255th 762 66.5%
2024 63.23 263rd 753 65.1%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Dr John C Page School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 498 5 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1995 555 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1996 555 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1997 588 4 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1998 554 7 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1999 516 11 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2000 546 5 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2001 519 8 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2002 489 4 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2003 489 4 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2004 500 4 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2005 501 4 14 14 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2006 503 4 13 12 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2007 484 5 16 13 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2008 455 5 12 7 0 n/a n/a 3 482
2009 498 6 13 10 0 0 1 0 528
2010 476 3 16 10 0 0 1 0 506
2011 461 2 16 9 0 0 1 0 489
2012 437 2 17 7 0 0 1 0 464
2013 437 2 15 8 0 0 0 0 462
2014 414 1 17 7 0 0 2 0 441
2015 389 1 14 7 0 0 0 0 411
2016 332 2 9 5 0 0 4 0 352
2017 330 2 8 4 0 0 4 0 348
2018 317 1 10 6 0 0 7 0 341
2019 311 2 8 13 0 0 7 0 341
2020 299 2 7 9 0 0 7 0 324
2021 275 2 5 8 0 0 8 0 298
2022 281 1 5 14 0 0 7 0 308
2023 289 1 4 15 0 0 8 0 317

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr John C Page School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 511 n/a n/a n/a
1995 562 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 562 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 604 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 572 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 538 n/a 0.0 0
2000 559 n/a 0.0 2.5
2001 543 n/a 0.0 1.8
2002 513 n/a n/a 1.8
2003 513 n/a n/a 1.8
2004 528 36.4 14.5 2.8
2005 533 35.9 14.8 3.4
2006 532 37.7 14.1 5.1
2007 518 36.0 14.4 2.9
2008 482 33.9 14.2 2.9
2009 528 36.2 14.6 4
2010 506 34.2 14.8 5.7
2011 489 30.7 15.9 5.3
2012 464 31.6 14.6 6.9
2013 462 30.1 15.3 5.8
2014 441 30.3 14.5 6.6
2015 411 31.0 13.2 5.4
2016 352 27.0 13.0 n/a
2017 348 27.3 12.7 n/a
2018 341 27.6 12.3 n/a
2019 341 29.2 11.6 n/a
2020 324 28.6 11.3 n/a
2021 298 27.7 10.7 n/a
2022 308 27.3 11.2 n/a
2023 317 28.4 11.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr John C Page School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 511 n/a n/a n/a
1995 562 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 562 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 604 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 572 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 538 n/a 0.0 0
2000 559 n/a 0.0 2.5
2001 543 n/a 0.0 1.8
2002 513 n/a n/a 1.8
2003 513 n/a n/a 1.8
2004 528 36.4 14.5 2.8
2005 533 35.9 14.8 3.4
2006 532 37.7 14.1 5.1
2007 518 36.0 14.4 2.9
2008 482 33.9 14.2 2.9
2009 528 36.2 14.6 4
2010 506 34.2 14.8 5.7
2011 489 30.7 15.9 5.3
2012 464 31.6 14.6 6.9
2013 462 30.1 15.3 5.8
2014 441 30.3 14.5 6.6
2015 411 31.0 13.2 5.4
2016 352 27.0 13.0 n/a
2017 348 27.3 12.7 n/a
2018 341 27.6 12.3 n/a
2019 341 29.2 11.6 n/a
2020 324 28.6 11.3 n/a
2021 298 27.7 10.7 n/a
2022 308 27.3 11.2 n/a
2023 317 28.4 11.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr John C Page School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $494 (3.1%) $15,397 (96.9%) $15,891
2020 $320 (1.5%) $21,486 (98.5%) $21,806
2021 $763 (4.6%) $15,801 (95.4%) $16,564

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr John C Page School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 346th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 225th of 928 Elementary schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr John C Page School)7657.1
 18.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pentucket)6955.4
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr John C Page School)4944.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pentucket)5749.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr John C Page School)6856.1
 11.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pentucket)5846.4
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr John C Page School)5761
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pentucket)5355.6
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr John C Page School)5452.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pentucket)4451.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr John C Page School)5852.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pentucket)5248.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Dr John C Page School)6657.5
 8.5%
   5th Grade Science (Pentucket)6048.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dr John C Page School)4075
 35%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pentucket)4152.9
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dr John C Page School)5872.5
 14.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pentucket)4157.5
 16.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dr John C Page School)5859.9
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pentucket)5150.2
 0.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Dr John C Page School)5656.5
 0.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Pentucket)4850.3
 2.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Dr John C Page School)6657.5
 8.5%
   All Grades Science (Pentucket)5545.7
 9.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students341317
 7%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic1315
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White311289
 7.1%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%


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Dr John C Page School ranks 238th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Dr John C Page School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pentucket Regional Middle
High : Pentucket Regional Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 317 students attended Dr John C Page School.

Students at Dr John C Page School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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