Rank
115
B
Newburyport
2 schools · 1 high school · 1 elementary school · Newburyport
Newburyport is a historic coastal town located approximately 35 miles north of Boston in Essex County. With an average single-family assessed value exceeding $1.1 million and per capita income of $90,261, Newburyport is a notably affluent community. The town's Federal-era architecture and waterfront character reflect its rich maritime heritage dating back to the 18th century. Newburyport Public Schools serve the town with a single elementary and high school, supported by strong community investment and an impressive 99% graduation rate.
Avg MCAS ELA
56.5%
#112 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
49.5%
#124 of 326
Avg SAT
1,165
#77 of 290
Attendance
94.8%
#91 of 328
Graduation Rate
99%
#21 of 288
AP Pass Rate
81.2%
#86 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,233
#122 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$92,090
#154 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 42% | 42% | — | 494 | 142 |
| Grade 4 | 44% | 47% | — | 497 | 142 |
| Grade 5 | 53% | 44% | 48% | 500 | 165 |
| Grade 6 | 60% | 54% | — | 503 | 158 |
| Grade 7 | 69% | 56% | — | 503 | 150 |
| Grade 8 | 63% | 46% | 55% | 502 | 168 |
| Grade 10 | 70% | 56% | 68% | 511 | 182 |
| HS Science | — | — | 61% | 508 | 170 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 89.7%
Asian: 1.2%
Hispanic: 6%
Black: 0.6%
Multi-Race: 2.5%
Female: 51.4%Male: 48.5%
High Schools in Newburyport
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
75
B+
Newburyport High
SAT
1,165
ELA
70%
Math
56%
Grad
99%
75
B+
Newburyport High
1,165
70%
56%
81.2%
99%
Elementary Schools in Newburyport
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
479
B-
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary
ELA
43%
Math
43%
Attend.
95.1%
Class
16
479
B-
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary
43%
43%
95.1%
16
District Operations
Attendance
#91 of 328Attendance Rate94.8%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)8.8%
Chronically Absent (20%+)2%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#122 of 325In-District Per Pupil$21,988
Total Per Pupil$23,233
Total FTE Students2,330
Teacher Salaries
#154 of 325Average Salary$92,090
Teacher FTE Count215
Salary vs. Town Income1.0x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.0x the town's per capita income ($90,261). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#85 of 327Avg Class Size16
English Learners3.2%
Students w/ Disabilities19.7%
Total Students2,117
Staffing & Retention
#189 of 327Teacher Retention86.7%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers226
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Newburyport
Avg Assessed Value
$1,106,755
#26 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$10,249
Income Per Capita
$90,261
#30 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#61
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate0.93%
Tax as % of Income11.35%(below avg)
Bond RatingAAA(highest)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$79.1M+1.11% levy growth(typical)
Residential$62.5M
Commercial/Industrial$16.5M
Residential Share79.09%(typical)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.6% (2.5% base + 1.11% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (79.09%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$3.0M3.2% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $94.3M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 1,894(82.1%)
Vocational: 39(1.7%)
Charter: 85(3.7%)
Private: 217(9.4%)
Home School: 16(0.7%)
Total: 2,308