B+
Above Average
83/100

John F. Ryan

📚 05 – 06 🏫 School
📍 135 Pleasant Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876
Overall
B+
83/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 58% · Math 54% proficient · 66th percentile in Massachusetts
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

83
Repit Score
out of 100
497
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$52K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%66/100reading 66th percentile, math 65th percentile among Massachusetts middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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 proficiency58% (+5 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency54% (+5 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
White57%54%reading -2 pts, math -2 pts52nd percentile (list)
Black50%50%reading +20 pts, math +25 pts92nd percentile (list)
Hispanic50%30%reading +18 pts, math +3 pts72nd percentile (list)
Low-income37%22%reading +6 pts, math -5 pts41st 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 135 Pleasant Street
City Tewksbury
ZIP Code 01876
District 2511580
NCES School ID 251158001426
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01876

Understanding the community around John F. Ryan helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $120,891
Per Capita Income $54,499
Poverty Rate 1.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 60.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.8%
High School or Higher 94.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $507,000
Median Rent $2,250
Owner-Occupied 83.3%
Renter-Occupied 16.7%
View full data for ZIP 01876 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John F. Ryan.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 80.3%
Hispanic/Latino 9.1%
Black 5.0%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More Races 1.0%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 497
Teachers (FTE) 42.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John F. Ryan?
John F. Ryan has a Repit School Score of 83 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 John F. Ryan?
John F. Ryan has 497 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does John F. Ryan serve?
John F. Ryan serves grades 05 – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does John F. Ryan receive per student?
John F. Ryan receives $51,599 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John F. Ryan in 01876 ▼
Avg Home Value
$684,923
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,904
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
16.7%

Other Schools in 01876

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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