Beverly School District

70 Balch St
Beverly, MA 01915
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,502 students in Beverly School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Beverly School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
4,502 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
378 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Beverly School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#200 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
43%
41%
45%
44%
44%
44%
90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
16%
25%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
74%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,534 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,537 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,534
$23,845
Spending / Student
$19,537
$24,602

Best Beverly School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
48 Putnam Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6130
Grades: K-4
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Ayers/ryal Side School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40 Woodland Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6116
Grades: K-4
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Beverly High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Sohier Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6132
Grades: 9-12
| 1,255 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17 Hull Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6120
Grades: K-4
| 321 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Eisenhower Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6121
Grades: K-4
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Hannah Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41r Brimbal Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6126
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Rank: #77.
Beverly Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6103
Grades: 5-8
| 1,356 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mckeown School
70 Balch Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6100
Grades: PK
| 110 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Beverly School District?
Beverly School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,502 students.
What is the rank of Beverly School District?
Beverly School District is ranked #193 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beverly School District?
74% of Beverly School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beverly School District?
Beverly School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Beverly School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,537 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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