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Methuen

Massachusetts · Public School District
5
Schools
6,440
Students
$21,016
Per-Pupil Spend
+46% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Methuen is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 6,440 students across 5 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,016 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Comprehensive Grammar SchoolPK–08955
Donald P Timony GrammarPK–081,263
Marsh Grammar SchoolPK–081,052
Tenney Grammar SchoolPK–081,254
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Methuen High09–121,916
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,016+46% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
32%
State
54.6%
Local (property tax)
31.8%
Federal
13.6%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (32%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
6,440
Students
—
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $21,016 per pupil — 46% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Methuen?
Methuen has 5 public schools, serving a total of 6,440 students.
What is the graduation rate for Methuen?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Methuen spend per student?
Methuen spends $21,016 per pupil — 46% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Methuen?
No, Methuen does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Methuen serve?
Methuen serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Methuen?
The median opportunity score across schools in Methuen is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.