Rank
108
B
Pentucket
4 schools · 1 high school · 3 elementary schools · Groveland, Merrimac, West Newbury · Regional District
Pentucket Regional School District serves three towns in the Merrimack Valley region north of Boston: Groveland, Merrimac, and West Newbury. The district encompasses a mix of suburban and semi-rural communities, with West Newbury notably more affluent, featuring significantly higher assessed home values and per capita income than its neighboring towns. Pentucket Regional Senior High School and its three elementary schools serve a combined student population drawn from this tri-town area. With a 91.3% graduation rate and a ranking of #108 statewide, the district reflects the character of its communities—stable, working to middle-class towns with solid educational foundations.
Avg MCAS ELA
58.2%
#101 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
54.5%
#101 of 326
Avg SAT
1,155
#87 of 290
Attendance
94.3%
#128 of 328
Graduation Rate
91.3%
#196 of 288
AP Pass Rate
76.8%
#115 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,724
#203 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$83,787
#241 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 51% | 51% | — | 499 | 207 |
| Grade 4 | 43% | 47% | — | 497 | 147 |
| Grade 5 | 49% | 56% | 56% | 501 | 189 |
| Grade 6 | 53% | 51% | — | 501 | 175 |
| Grade 7 | 46% | 44% | — | 498 | 173 |
| Grade 8 | 44% | 47% | 40% | 498 | 154 |
| Grade 10 | 72% | 58% | 63% | 510 | 137 |
| HS Science | — | — | 42% | 498 | 138 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 87.3%
Asian: 0.9%
Hispanic: 8.5%
Black: 0.3%
Multi-Race: 2.8%
Am. Indian: 0.2%
Female: 47.5%Male: 52.5%
High Schools in Pentucket
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
106
B
Pentucket Regional Sr High
SAT
1,155
ELA
74%
Math
60%
Grad
91.3%
106
B
Pentucket Regional Sr High
1,155
74%
60%
76.8%
91.3%
Elementary Schools in Pentucket
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
300
B
Dr John C Page School
ELA
57%
Math
57%
Attend.
95.7%
Class
18
300
B
Dr John C Page School
57%
57%
95.7%
18
329
B
Elmer S Bagnall
ELA
53%
Math
56%
Attend.
94.9%
Class
17
329
B
Elmer S Bagnall
53%
56%
94.9%
17
410
B-
Helen R Donaghue School
ELA
49%
Math
45%
Attend.
95.4%
Class
21
410
B-
Helen R Donaghue School
49%
45%
95.4%
21
District Operations
Attendance
#128 of 328Attendance Rate94.3%
Avg Days Absent10
Chronically Absent (10%+)12.3%
Chronically Absent (20%+)2.8%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#203 of 325In-District Per Pupil$19,412
Total Per Pupil$20,724
Total FTE Students2,370
Teacher Salaries
#241 of 325Average Salary$83,787
Teacher FTE Count184
Salary vs. Town Income1.4x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.4x the town's per capita income ($61,750). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#139 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners1.2%
Students w/ Disabilities23.7%
Total Students2,243
Staffing & Retention
#152 of 327Teacher Retention87.9%
Principal Retention80%
Total Teachers198
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Groveland
Avg Assessed Value
$677,916
#74 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$8,799
Income Per Capita
$50,293
#82 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#97
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 Rate1.3%
Tax as % of Income17.5%(above avg)
Bond RatingAA+(excellent)
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
$16.7M+1.15% levy growth(typical)
Residential$14.5M
Commercial/Industrial$2.2M
Residential Share86.83%(mostly homes)
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 + 1.15% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (86.83%) 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
$1.9M7.8% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $24.3M.
Merrimac
Avg Assessed Value
$665,511
#74 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$8,778
Income Per Capita
$50,308
#82 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#99
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 Rate1.32%
Tax as % of Income17.45%(above avg)
Bond RatingAA+(excellent)
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
$5.0M+0.39% levy growth(low)
Residential$3.1M
Commercial/Industrial$1.9M
Residential Share62.82%(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 2.9% (2.5% base + 0.39% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (62.82%) 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
$477K2.1% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $23.3M.
West Newbury
Avg Assessed Value
$974,722
#74 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$9,893
Income Per Capita
$84,649
#82 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#71
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 Rate1.02%
Tax as % of Income11.69%(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
$13.3M+0.85% levy growth(typical)
Residential$12.5M
Commercial/Industrial$819K
Residential Share93.84%(mostly homes)
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 3.4% (2.5% base + 0.85% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (93.84%) 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
$1.9M8.7% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $21.6M.