B+ Top 32%

Essex Elementary School

Grades K-05 ESSEX, MA

Moved down 120 places from 2024 to 2025

#261 State Rank
A- District Grade
12 Story Street, ESSEX, MA 01929
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
200 Students
95.9% Attendance Rate
52 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

49% Meeting or exceeding expectations

2.7% exceeding expectations

2023 50.3% 50.3%
2024 49.3% 49.3%
2025 49% 49%

Mathematics

50.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

7.5% exceeding expectations

2023 39% 39%
2024 56.7% 56.7%
2025 50.3% 50.3%

Science

57% Meeting or exceeding expectations

7% exceeding expectations

2023 29% 29%
2024 45% 45%
2025 57% 57%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 58%3%
2025English Language Arts04 50%3%
2025English Language Arts05 39%2%
2025Mathematics03 33%—
2025Mathematics04 66%8%
2025Mathematics05 52%7%
2025Science05 57%7%
2024English Language Arts03 66%—
2024English Language Arts04 50%14%
2024English Language Arts05 32%6%
2024Mathematics03 47%13%
2024Mathematics04 71%17%
2024Mathematics05 52%12%
2024Science05 45%9%
2023English Language Arts03 49%—
2023English Language Arts04 56%3%
2023English Language Arts05 46%—
2023Mathematics03 34%—
2023Mathematics04 59%9%
2023Mathematics05 24%5%
2023Science05 29%5%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

200 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 96%
Hispanic 2.5%
Multiracial 1.5%

Gender

45% Male
55% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 0.5%
Special Education 16.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch 14.5%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

95.9% Attendance Rate
3.5% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

12 Story Street, ESSEX, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Essex Elementary School's grade rating?

Essex Elementary School has earned a grade of B+, ranked #261 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 32% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Essex Elementary School?

Approximately 200 students are enrolled at Essex Elementary School.

How does Essex Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Essex Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (49% proficient), Mathematics (50% proficient), Science (57% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Essex Elementary School?

Essex Elementary School has an attendance rate of 95.9%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Essex Elementary School part of?

Essex Elementary School is part of Manchester Essex Regional School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.