River Valley Charter School District

2 Perry Way
Newburyport, MA 01950
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

River Valley Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 288 students in River Valley Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in River Valley Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,824 Schools
# Students
288 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

River Valley Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#125 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
47%
42%
55-59%
44%
60-69%
44%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
7%
26%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
84%
51%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,962 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,451 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,962
$23,855
Spending / Student
$18,451
$24,613

Best River Valley Charter School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2 Perry Way
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0065
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to River Valley Charter School District?
River Valley Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 288 students.
What is the rank of River Valley Charter School District?
River Valley Charter School District is ranked #127 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Valley Charter School District?
84% of River Valley Charter School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Valley Charter School District?
River Valley Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is River Valley Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,451 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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