Pentucket Regional Middle

Summary:

Pentucket Regional Middle is a public middle school located in West Newbury, MA, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of 358. The school is part of the Pentucket District, which is ranked 126 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pentucket Regional Middle consistently performs above the state average in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grades. For example, in 2022-2023, the school had 50.24% of students proficient or better in ELA and 50.34% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 42.29% and 40.6%, respectively. The school also performs well across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students. Pentucket Regional Middle has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 13.5 over the past three years, which is lower than many of the nearby schools.

While Pentucket Regional Middle outperforms many of the nearby schools, particularly those in the Lawrence and Haverhill districts, it is interesting to note that some schools, such as North Andover Middle and Rupert A. Nock Middle, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked similarly to or higher than Pentucket Regional Middle.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 20 Main Street
       West Newbury, MA  01985-1899


(978) 363-2957

District: Pentucket

SchoolDigger Rank:
189th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,206 Help


Students who attend Pentucket Regional Middle usually attend:

High:    Pentucket Regional Senior High

Feeder schools for Pentucket Regional Middle:

Elementary:    Dr Frederick N Sweetsir
    Dr John C Page School
    Elmer S Bagnall
    Helen R Donaghue School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  358

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Hispanic:
7.5%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.7% Help


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Compare Details Pentucket Regional Middle ranks better than 61.7% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pentucket Regional Middle is 13.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pentucket Regional Middle is $17,206.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pentucket Regional Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Pentucket Regional Middle 189th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Pentucket Regional Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Pentucket Regional Middle

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Rank History for all students at Pentucket Regional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.66 86th 339 74.6%
2004 69.97 108th 344 68.6%
2005 66.75 114th 356 68.0%
2006 71.04 113th 399 71.7%
2007 65.67 142nd 399 64.4%
2008 73.44 109th 407 73.2%
2009 79.60 82nd 409 80.0%
2010 74.55 111th 434 74.4%
2011 65.77 155th 449 65.5%
2012 65.25 166th 455 63.5%
2013 69.66 146th 455 67.9%
2014 73.01 127th 455 72.1%
2015 60.54 176th 441 60.1%
2016 57.02 208th 482 56.8%
2017 52.98 229th 487 53.0%
2018 51.85 232nd 484 52.1%
2019 58.42 200th 498 59.8%
2021 56.14 197th 501 60.7%
2022 78.67 97th 497 80.5%
2023 66.99 147th 501 70.7%
2024 57.43 189th 493 61.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pentucket Regional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.72 334th 467 28.5%
2019 33.78 339th 484 30.0%
2021 37.45 297th 489 39.3%
2022 59.55 147th 503 70.8%
2023 60.75 110th 444 75.2%
2024 54.52 143rd 441 67.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pentucket Regional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.97 207th 438 52.7%
2019 41.83 273rd 452 39.6%
2021 47.97 212th 462 54.1%
2022 76.42 77th 489 84.3%
2023 55.06 195th 481 59.5%
2024 75.23 71st 469 84.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Pentucket Regional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.97 170th 463 63.3%
2019 63.80 169th 478 64.6%
2021 58.39 180th 483 62.7%
2022 81.82 82nd 494 83.4%
2023 68.73 135th 489 72.4%
2024 63.21 163rd 481 66.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pentucket Regional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.96 160th 417 61.6%
2019 43.87 189th 424 55.4%
2021 46.56 182nd 431 57.8%
2022 74.13 63rd 445 85.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Pentucket Regional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.21 264th 466 43.3%
2019 52.65 218th 478 54.4%
2021 51.26 219th 485 54.8%
2022 73.51 103rd 497 79.3%
2023 63.45 159th 489 67.5%
2024 50.58 213th 483 55.9%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Pentucket Regional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.11 193rd 491 60.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pentucket Regional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.21 214th 335 36.1%
2023 83.31 41st 364 88.7%
2024 47.29 156th 378 58.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pentucket Regional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.63 258th 395 34.7%
2019 39.23 245th 396 38.1%
2021 42.43 219th 401 45.4%
2022 67.84 104th 404 74.3%
2023 49.70 186th 403 53.8%
2024 41.30 215th 392 45.2%
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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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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Pentucket Regional Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 511 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1989 493 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1990 517 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1991 530 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1992 376 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1993 392 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1994 403 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1995 460 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1996 460 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1997 516 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1998 530 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1999 578 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2000 573 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2001 549 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2002 564 4 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2003 564 4 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2004 566 4 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2005 531 5 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2006 520 4 2 10 1 n/a n/a 2 539
2007 522 2 1 11 0 n/a n/a 2 538
2008 510 3 2 8 0 n/a n/a 4 527
2009 513 1 6 3 0 0 8 0 531
2010 520 1 6 6 0 0 8 0 541
2011 519 1 6 6 0 0 5 0 537
2012 501 2 7 10 0 0 4 0 524
2013 503 1 7 13 0 0 2 0 526
2014 481 1 7 10 0 0 4 0 503
2015 470 1 3 12 0 0 3 0 489
2016 472 4 7 9 0 0 4 0 496
2017 426 4 13 11 0 0 7 0 461
2018 395 1 9 12 0 0 5 0 422
2019 376 1 5 13 0 0 3 0 398
2020 364 2 4 18 0 0 5 0 393
2021 316 1 3 22 1 0 5 0 348
2022 294 1 5 20 1 0 8 0 329
2023 317 1 3 27 0 0 10 0 358

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pentucket Regional Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 515 n/a n/a n/a
1989 501 n/a n/a n/a
1990 521 n/a n/a n/a
1991 537 n/a n/a n/a
1992 380 n/a n/a n/a
1993 397 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 411 n/a n/a n/a
1995 464 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 464 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 520 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 535 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 580 n/a 0.0 0
2000 577 n/a 0.0 6.2
2001 556 n/a 0.0 0
2002 585 n/a n/a 2.7
2003 585 n/a n/a 2.7
2004 580 40.9 14.2 3.4
2005 546 35.6 15.3 5.7
2006 539 40.5 13.3 6.7
2007 538 41.0 13.1 6.2
2008 527 40.3 13.1 4.4
2009 531 41.5 12.8 8.1
2010 541 41.7 12.9 10.9
2011 537 38.5 13.9 8.6
2012 524 41.5 12.5 10.1
2013 526 40.9 12.8 11.2
2014 503 42.0 11.9 12.9
2015 489 43.0 11.3 12.7
2016 496 42.0 11.8 n/a
2017 461 40.1 11.4 n/a
2018 422 31.5 13.3 n/a
2019 398 29.3 13.5 n/a
2020 393 30.9 12.6 n/a
2021 348 33.1 10.5 n/a
2022 329 28.9 11.3 n/a
2023 358 26.4 13.5 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 Pentucket Regional Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 515 n/a n/a n/a
1989 501 n/a n/a n/a
1990 521 n/a n/a n/a
1991 537 n/a n/a n/a
1992 380 n/a n/a n/a
1993 397 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 411 n/a n/a n/a
1995 464 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 464 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 520 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 535 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 580 n/a 0.0 0
2000 577 n/a 0.0 6.2
2001 556 n/a 0.0 0
2002 585 n/a n/a 2.7
2003 585 n/a n/a 2.7
2004 580 40.9 14.2 3.4
2005 546 35.6 15.3 5.7
2006 539 40.5 13.3 6.7
2007 538 41.0 13.1 6.2
2008 527 40.3 13.1 4.4
2009 531 41.5 12.8 8.1
2010 541 41.7 12.9 10.9
2011 537 38.5 13.9 8.6
2012 524 41.5 12.5 10.1
2013 526 40.9 12.8 11.2
2014 503 42.0 11.9 12.9
2015 489 43.0 11.3 12.7
2016 496 42.0 11.8 n/a
2017 461 40.1 11.4 n/a
2018 422 31.5 13.3 n/a
2019 398 29.3 13.5 n/a
2020 393 30.9 12.6 n/a
2021 348 33.1 10.5 n/a
2022 329 28.9 11.3 n/a
2023 358 26.4 13.5 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pentucket Regional Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $104 (0.7%) $15,264 (99.3%) $15,368
2020 $195 (0.9%) $20,882 (99.1%) $21,078
2021 $1,029 (6.0%) $16,177 (94.0%) $17,206

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pentucket Regional Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 200th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 147th of 501 Middle schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pentucket Regional Middle)4549.4
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pentucket)4449.4
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pentucket Regional Middle)4944.1
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pentucket)4844.1
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pentucket Regional Middle)5847.2
 10.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pentucket)5846.2
 11.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pentucket Regional Middle)4448
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pentucket)4347.5
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Pentucket Regional Middle)5343.6
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pentucket)5243.2
 8.8%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pentucket Regional Middle)5248.3
 3.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pentucket)5150.2
 0.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Pentucket Regional Middle)4746.1
 0.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Pentucket)4850.3
 2.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Pentucket Regional Middle)5343.6
 9.4%
   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 Students398358
 10.1%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic1327
 107.7%
Pacific Islander00
White376317
 15.7%
Two or More Races310
 233.3%


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Pentucket Regional Middle ranks 189th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Pentucket Regional Middle are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 358 students attended Pentucket Regional Middle.

Students who attend Pentucket Regional Middle usually go on to attend Pentucket Regional Senior High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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