Top Rankings
Beverly School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,503 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 46% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), 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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
4,503 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
365 Teachers
77,162 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 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#196 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Graduation Rate
94%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.6%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
16%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
74%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,562 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,614 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$97 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,562
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,614
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Beverly School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Putnam Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6130
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6130
Gr: K-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Beverly High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Sohier Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6132
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6132
Gr: 9-12 | 1,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Ayers/ryal Side School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Woodland Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6116
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6116
Gr: K-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Hull Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6120
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6120
Gr: K-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Hannah Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41r Brimbal Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6126
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6126
Gr: K-4 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Cove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Eisenhower Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6121
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6121
Gr: K-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Beverly Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6103
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6103
Gr: 5-8 | 1,388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
70 Balch Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6100
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6100
Gr: PK | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beverly School District?
Beverly School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,503 students.
What is the rank of Beverly School District?
Beverly School District is ranked #190 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and 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, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 $21,614 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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