The top reported proficiency rate is 59% in Science. The lowest is 50% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Annie L Sargent School
Annie L Sargent School serves grades one through five in North Andover, a suburban town in Essex County. It is one of five elementary schools in the North Andover district, and it operates as a regular public school. The school sits on a separate campus, consistent with the town’s pattern of distributing its schools across residential neighborhoods rather than clustering them in a downtown.
On the most recent state assessments, known as NextGen MCAS, the school’s proficiency rates place it above the midpoint among districts in Essex County, as measured by an overall proficiency index that averages results across tested subjects and grades. In math, about half of students scored at the proficient or higher level, and a similar share did so in English language arts. In science, where testing occurs only at grade five, the rate was modestly higher than in math and ELA. Participation in state testing was complete. The school’s performance has shown some year-to-year variation over the past decade: math proficiency has ranged from just under half to a bit above half, while ELA has moved within a somewhat wider band, occasionally reaching as high as three-fifths. The most recent results sit near the middle of those historical ranges. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and the state does not collect chronic absenteeism data at a level that is available here.
The student body is predominantly white, with Asian students making up the next largest group, followed by Hispanic students, then students who are two or more races, Black students, and a very small number of American Indian students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not provided, nor were counts for students with disabilities or English learners. A parent who wants a fuller picture of economic diversity or special education support at the school may want to ask the district directly.
North Andover itself is a spread-out town of about 28 square miles with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial zones. It has a historic Old Center anchored by the North Parish Church, Town Hall, a library, and youth and senior centers. The town is home to Merrimack College, a private four-year institution. Recent economic developments include an Amazon automated warehouse that opened in 2024, and the town actively promotes a pro-business climate. Housing values are high in the area: home prices and rents are above national and state benchmarks, and the housing market is tight, with limited inventory and fast-moving sales. The town has no commuter rail station of its own; the nearest is in neighboring Lawrence. Bus service is available through the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority and is fare-free.
A note on missing information: we did not find program offerings for this school, such as specialized academic tracks, enrichment, or after-school activities. The data also did not include information on teacher staffing, class sizes, or discipline incidents. These gaps are common for a school of this grade band, but a family that considers Sargent would want to learn more from the school website or a visit about what supports and opportunities are available.
Overall, Annie L Sargent School serves a largely white, relatively advantaged student body in a high-cost suburban community. Its academic results have been in line with the better-performing half of districts in Essex County, with performance that has held reasonably steady over time. The absence of certain data points means that some aspects of the school’s character—especially its economic and special education profile—are less clear from the available information.
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