Rank
116
B
Rockport
2 schools · 1 high school · 1 elementary school · Rockport
Rockport is a small coastal town on Cape Ann, north of Boston, home to a single public school district serving grades pre-K through 12. With an average single-family assessed value exceeding $1 million, Rockport reflects the character of a prosperous maritime community with deep artistic and cultural traditions. The district's 95.6% graduation rate and unified school structure—combining middle and high school students in one building—create a close-knit educational environment. Rockport Middle High School serves roughly 200 students, allowing for personalized instruction in this picturesque seaside setting known for its working waterfront and historic fishing heritage.
Avg MCAS ELA
59%
#92 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
51%
#120 of 326
Avg SAT
1,145
#106 of 290
Attendance
93.8%
#168 of 328
Graduation Rate
95.6%
#125 of 288
AP Pass Rate
72.5%
#148 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,152
#23 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$91,446
#162 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 50% | 40% | — | 494 | 42 |
| Grade 4 | 46% | 38% | — | 493 | 48 |
| Grade 5 | 23% | 35% | 61% | 493 | 39 |
| Grade 6 | 44% | 39% | — | 495 | 43 |
| Grade 7 | 38% | 28% | — | 490 | 53 |
| Grade 8 | 62% | 58% | 65% | 503 | 52 |
| Grade 10 | 67% | 59% | 45% | 508 | 69 |
| HS Science | — | — | — | — | — |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 89.2%
Asian: 1.4%
Hispanic: 4.8%
Black: 1.1%
Multi-Race: 3.2%
Pac. Islander: 0.2%
Female: 47.1%Male: 52.9%
High Schools in Rockport
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
98
B
Rockport Middle High
SAT
1,145
ELA
69%
Math
61%
Grad
95.6%
98
B
Rockport Middle High
1,145
69%
61%
72.5%
95.6%
Elementary Schools in Rockport
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
426
B-
Rockport Elementary
ELA
49%
Math
41%
Attend.
94.6%
Class
20
426
B-
Rockport Elementary
49%
41%
94.6%
20
District Operations
Attendance
#168 of 328Attendance Rate93.8%
Avg Days Absent11
Chronically Absent (10%+)16.7%
Chronically Absent (20%+)3.3%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#23 of 325In-District Per Pupil$28,232
Total Per Pupil$30,152
Total FTE Students724
Teacher Salaries
#162 of 325Average Salary$91,446
Teacher FTE Count82
Salary vs. Town Income1.2x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.2x the town's per capita income ($77,404). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#99 of 327Avg Class Size16
English Learners1.1%
Students w/ Disabilities21.7%
Total Students640
Staffing & Retention
#171 of 327Teacher Retention87.4%
Principal Retention66.7%
Total Teachers87
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Rockport
Avg Assessed Value
$1,010,388
#38 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$8,548
Income Per Capita
$77,404
#48 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#106
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 Rate0.85%
Tax as % of Income11.04%(below 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
$19.2M+0.61% levy growth(low)
Residential$17.0M
Commercial/Industrial$2.2M
Residential Share88.77%(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 3.1% (2.5% base + 0.61% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (88.77%) 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
$2.9M7.0% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $42.4M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 457(77.2%)
Vocational: 11(1.9%)
Private: 47(7.9%)
Home School: 12(2.0%)
Total: 592