Methuen
6,464 Students
6 Schools
District Overview
According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset context, Methuen Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 9 Branch Street in Methuen, Massachusetts. Situated in a large suburban community within the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area, the district operates six operational schools designed to support students throughout every stage of their academic development. Methuen provides a continuous educational pathway offering pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade instruction, as well as ungraded programming. As an independent, non-charter public district, it serves as a central educational hub for local families seeking a comprehensive prekindergarten-to-graduation learning experience.
The district supports a dynamic and diverse population of 6,464 enrolled students, comprising 3,380 male students, 3,080 female students, and a multicultural student body that includes 3,500 Hispanic, 2,118 White, 483 Black, 199 Asian, and 155 multiracial learners. To ensure tailored academic and developmental guidance across all grade levels, Methuen relies on a substantial professional workforce totaling over 1,704 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This staffing framework is anchored by approximately 1,019 FTE teachers, supported by 129 FTE instructional aides and nearly 557 FTE support staff members, creating a robust framework for student engagement, administrative operations, and classroom instruction.
The district supports a dynamic and diverse population of 6,464 enrolled students, comprising 3,380 male students, 3,080 female students, and a multicultural student body that includes 3,500 Hispanic, 2,118 White, 483 Black, 199 Asian, and 155 multiracial learners. To ensure tailored academic and developmental guidance across all grade levels, Methuen relies on a substantial professional workforce totaling over 1,704 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This staffing framework is anchored by approximately 1,019 FTE teachers, supported by 129 FTE instructional aides and nearly 557 FTE support staff members, creating a robust framework for student engagement, administrative operations, and classroom instruction.
6
Total Schools
6,464
Total Students
1,018.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2,118 |
| Hispanic | 3,500 |
| Black | 483 |
| Asian | 199 |
| Two or More | 155 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic3,500 (54.2%)
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White2,118 (32.8%)
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Black483 (7.5%)
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Asian199 (3.1%)
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Two or More155 (2.4%)
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American Indian3 (0.0%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 5 |
| Middle | 0 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 6 |
| Students: | 6,464* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 1,018.7* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.3 |
Schools in Methuen
Found 6 Schools
1,046 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
1,172 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
163 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
996 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
1,841 Students
High School 9th - 12th
1,246 Students
Elementary School K - 8th