Rank
95
B
North Andover
6 schools · 1 high school · 5 elementary schools · North Andover
North Andover is a suburban town located approximately 25 miles north of Boston in Essex County. The North Andover Public School District serves a community with an average single-family assessed value of approximately $848,000 and per capita income of $72,749. The district operates five elementary schools and one high school, with a notably strong graduation rate of 98.5%. North Andover was the site of significant Revolutionary War activity, including the 1775 battle at the North Bridge, and remains known for its well-preserved historic character alongside modern suburban development.
Avg MCAS ELA
56.3%
#115 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
54.2%
#102 of 326
Avg SAT
1,155
#86 of 290
Attendance
94%
#102 of 328
Graduation Rate
98.5%
#36 of 288
AP Pass Rate
82.4%
#79 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,313
#252 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$94,771
#132 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 52% | 53% | — | 500 | 325 |
| Grade 4 | 45% | 50% | — | 498 | 312 |
| Grade 5 | 42% | 50% | 46% | 498 | 340 |
| Grade 6 | 54% | 52% | — | 501 | 352 |
| Grade 7 | 39% | 56% | — | 499 | 342 |
| Grade 8 | 52% | 54% | 53% | 502 | 330 |
| Grade 10 | 60% | 53% | 62% | 504 | 354 |
| HS Science | — | — | 49% | 500 | 311 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 67.7%
Asian: 6.7%
Hispanic: 17.4%
Black: 3.9%
Multi-Race: 4.1%
Am. Indian: 0.2%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 47.9%Male: 51.9%Non-binary: 0.2%
High Schools in North Andover
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
89
B
North Andover High
SAT
1,155
ELA
62%
Math
55%
Grad
98.5%
89
B
North Andover High
1,155
62%
55%
82.4%
98.5%
Elementary Schools in North Andover
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
172
B+
Kittredge
ELA
68%
Math
58%
Attend.
95.1%
Class
15
172
B+
Kittredge
68%
58%
95.1%
15
204
B+
Thomson
ELA
62%
Math
58%
Attend.
94.9%
Class
20
204
B+
Thomson
62%
58%
94.9%
20
257
B
Franklin
ELA
54%
Math
60%
Attend.
95.5%
Class
21
257
B
Franklin
54%
60%
95.5%
21
422
B-
Annie L Sargent School
ELA
49%
Math
51%
Attend.
94.9%
Class
21
422
B-
Annie L Sargent School
49%
51%
94.9%
21
481
B-
Atkinson
ELA
43%
Math
43%
Attend.
95.5%
Class
18
481
B-
Atkinson
43%
43%
95.5%
18
District Operations
Attendance
#102 of 328Attendance Rate94%
Avg Days Absent11
Chronically Absent (10%+)14.5%
Chronically Absent (20%+)3%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#252 of 325In-District Per Pupil$18,118
Total Per Pupil$19,313
Total FTE Students4,653
Teacher Salaries
#132 of 325Average Salary$94,771
Teacher FTE Count335
Salary vs. Town Income1.3x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.3x the town's per capita income ($72,749). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#265 of 327Avg Class Size19
English Learners5.3%
Students w/ Disabilities20.7%
Total Students4,496
Staffing & Retention
#60 of 327Teacher Retention90.9%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers350
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
North Andover
Avg Assessed Value
$847,949
#57 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$9,531
Income Per Capita
$72,749
#52 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#78
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 Rate1.12%
Tax as % of Income13.1%(typical)
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
$357.6M+5.38% levy growth(strong)
Residential$10.4M
Commercial/Industrial$347.2M
Residential Share2.08%(diverse)
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 7.9% (2.5% base + 5.38% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (2.08%) 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
$9.5M6.9% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $137.8M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 26(3.5%)
Vocational: 65(8.8%)
Charter: 8(1.1%)
Private: 560(75.7%)
Home School: 45(6.1%)
Total: 740