A
Very Good
86/100

River Valley Charter School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 2 Perry Way, Newburyport, MA 01950
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 58th percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.37 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 90th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Massachusetts for growth

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
288
Students
enrolled
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%58/1000.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%90/100Students gain 1.37 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.50 in 2009–19; 87th percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+4 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+3 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%52%reading +3 pts, math -4 pts53rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2 Perry Way
City Newburyport
ZIP Code 01950
District 2500062
NCES School ID 250006201446
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01950

Understanding the community around River Valley Charter School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $127,306
Per Capita Income $73,247
Poverty Rate 4.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 59.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.6%
High School or Higher 97.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $737,200
Median Rent $1,426
Owner-Occupied 77.0%
Renter-Occupied 23.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for River Valley Charter School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.5%
Hispanic/Latino 6.9%
Two or More Races 4.9%
Black 1.0%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 288
Teachers (FTE) 25.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for River Valley Charter School?
River Valley Charter School has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend River Valley Charter School?
River Valley Charter School has 288 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
What grades does River Valley Charter School serve?
River Valley Charter School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does River Valley Charter School receive per student?
River Valley Charter School receives $18,986 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around River Valley Charter School in 01950 ▼
Avg Home Value
$946,702
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,854
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
23.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026