Rank
109
B
Triton
4 schools · 1 high school · 3 elementary schools · Newbury, Rowley, Salisbury · Regional District
Triton Regional School District serves three towns on Massachusetts's North Shore: Newbury, Rowley, and Salisbury, located approximately 30 miles northeast of Boston. The district encompasses communities with varying economic profiles, from Newbury—with an average single-family assessed value near $960,000—to more moderately valued areas in Rowley and Salisbury. Triton Regional High School ranks #109 overall among Massachusetts districts, with a 95% graduation rate and an average SAT score of 1154. The three-town district reflects the character of the North Shore, balancing suburban development with coastal and rural heritage.
Avg MCAS ELA
53.2%
#127 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
53.8%
#108 of 326
Avg SAT
1,154
#88 of 290
Attendance
93.7%
#212 of 328
Graduation Rate
95%
#138 of 288
AP Pass Rate
69.5%
#162 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,898
#83 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$98,538
#97 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 55% | 56% | — | 502 | 170 |
| Grade 4 | 49% | 48% | — | 500 | 135 |
| Grade 5 | 54% | 48% | 60% | 502 | 182 |
| Grade 6 | 53% | 55% | — | 502 | 154 |
| Grade 7 | 48% | 50% | — | 499 | 149 |
| Grade 8 | 41% | 44% | 44% | 496 | 151 |
| Grade 10 | 50% | 46% | 44% | 498 | 115 |
| HS Science | — | — | 35% | 491 | 128 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 86.5%
Asian: 2.1%
Hispanic: 6.6%
Black: 1.5%
Multi-Race: 2.8%
Am. Indian: 0.3%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 49%Male: 51%
High Schools in Triton
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
141
B-
Triton Regional High School
SAT
1,154
ELA
52%
Math
48%
Grad
95%
141
B-
Triton Regional High School
1,154
52%
48%
69.5%
95%
Elementary Schools in Triton
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
123
A-
Pine Grove
ELA
66%
Math
69%
Attend.
94.8%
Class
19
123
A-
Pine Grove
66%
69%
94.8%
19
355
B
Newbury Elementary
ELA
55%
Math
47%
Attend.
93.5%
Class
19
355
B
Newbury Elementary
55%
47%
93.5%
19
470
B-
Salisbury Elementary
ELA
40%
Math
51%
Attend.
92.8%
Class
15
470
B-
Salisbury Elementary
40%
51%
92.8%
15
District Operations
Attendance
#212 of 328Attendance Rate93.7%
Avg Days Absent11
Chronically Absent (10%+)15.3%
Chronically Absent (20%+)3.3%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#83 of 325In-District Per Pupil$24,436
Total Per Pupil$24,898
Total FTE Students2,312
Teacher Salaries
#97 of 325Average Salary$98,538
Teacher FTE Count211
Salary vs. Town Income1.2x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.2x the town's per capita income ($84,386). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#77 of 327Avg Class Size16
English Learners2.3%
Students w/ Disabilities21.5%
Total Students2,076
Staffing & Retention
#154 of 327Teacher Retention87.9%
Principal Retention80%
Total Teachers215
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Newbury
Avg Assessed Value
$958,909
#73 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$7,201
Income Per Capita
$133,101
#39 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#156
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 Rate0.75%
Tax as % of Income5.41%(low burden)
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
$9.9M+0.36% levy growth(low)
Residential$7.0M
Commercial/Industrial$2.8M
Residential Share71.25%(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 + 0.36% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (71.25%) 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
$3.3M12.0% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $27.4M.
Rowley
Avg Assessed Value
$763,866
#73 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$9,235
Income Per Capita
$70,759
#39 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#85
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 Rate1.21%
Tax as % of Income13.05%(typical)
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
$14.2M+0.88% levy growth(typical)
Residential$11.1M
Commercial/Industrial$3.1M
Residential Share78.03%(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 3.4% (2.5% base + 0.88% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (78.03%) 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
$2.6M9.6% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $27.2M.
Salisbury
Avg Assessed Value
$616,951
#73 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$6,126
Income Per Capita
$49,298
#39 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#214
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 Rate0.99%
Tax as % of Income12.43%(typical)
Bond RatingAA(very good)
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
$55.7M+2.1% levy growth(strong)
Residential$37.7M
Commercial/Industrial$18.0M
Residential Share67.66%(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 4.6% (2.5% base + 2.1% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (67.66%) 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
$1.5M4.2% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $35.5M.