For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 761 students in 01950, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 01950, MA are River Valley Charter School and Rupert A Nock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 01950 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 01950, MA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01950, MA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Perry Way
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0065
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0065
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Rupert A Nock Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Low Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
01950, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Milk Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Gr: PK-K | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
149 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Gr: K-4 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 01950, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 01950, MA include River Valley Charter School and Rupert A Nock Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 01950?
2 public middle schools are located in 01950.
What is the racial composition of students in 01950?
01950 public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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