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Manchester Essex Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,200 students in Manchester Essex Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Manchester Essex Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,835 Schools
# Students
1,200 Students
915,983 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
77,684 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Manchester Essex Regional School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
3%
25%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
95%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $32,500 is higher than the state median of $23,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,650 is higher than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,500
$23,854
Spending / Student
$29,650
$24,611
Best Manchester Essex Regional School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manchester Essex Regional High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36 Lincoln Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-4412
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-4412
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Manchester Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
43 Lincoln Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-1908
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-1908
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36 Lincoln Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-2022
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-2022
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Essex Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12 Story Street
Essex, MA 01929
(978) 768-7324
Essex, MA 01929
(978) 768-7324
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manchester Essex Regional School District?
Manchester Essex Regional School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,200 students.
What is the rank of Manchester Essex Regional School District?
Manchester Essex Regional School District is ranked #59 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester Essex Regional School District?
95% of Manchester Essex Regional School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manchester Essex Regional School District?
Manchester Essex Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Manchester Essex Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,650 is higher than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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