B
Good
71/100

Pentucket Regional Middle

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 20 Main Street, West Newbury, MA 01985
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 52% · Math 46% proficient · 51st 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

71
Repit Score
out of 100
331
Students
enrolled
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$59K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%51/100reading 53rd percentile, math 49th percentile among Massachusetts middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% 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 −27 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 proficiency52% (−1 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency46% (−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
White52%46%reading -7 pts, math -10 pts33rd percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -4 pts, math -5 pts25th 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 20 Main Street
City West Newbury
ZIP Code 01985
District 2509450
NCES School ID 250945001512
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01985

Understanding the community around Pentucket Regional Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $181,125
Per Capita Income $74,521
Poverty Rate 1.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 76.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.3%
High School or Higher 97.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $726,300
Median Rent $2,143
Owner-Occupied 94.2%
Renter-Occupied 5.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pentucket Regional Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.8%
Hispanic/Latino 8.5%
Two or More Races 2.4%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 331
Teachers (FTE) 26.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pentucket Regional Middle?
Pentucket Regional Middle has a Repit School Score of 71 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 Pentucket Regional Middle?
Pentucket Regional Middle has 331 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Pentucket Regional Middle serve?
Pentucket Regional Middle serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pentucket Regional Middle receive per student?
Pentucket Regional Middle receives $59,291 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pentucket Regional Middle in 01985 ▼
Avg Home Value
$958,020
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,763
1-Year Change
+3.3%
% Renters
5.8%

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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