Serving 331 students in grades 7-8, Pentucket Regional Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Pentucket Regional Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#532 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
89%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pentucket Regional Middle School's ranking?
Pentucket Regional Middle School is ranked #532 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Pentucket Regional Middle School?
331 students attend Pentucket Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pentucket Regional Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pentucket Regional Middle School?
Pentucket Regional Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pentucket Regional Middle School offer ?
Pentucket Regional Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pentucket Regional Middle School part of?
Pentucket Regional Middle School is part of Pentucket School District.
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