Ipswich School District

1 Lord Square
Ipswich, MA 01938
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,563 students in Ipswich School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Ipswich School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
4 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
1,563 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ipswich School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#93 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
55%
42%
58%
44%
58%
44%
(21-22)
90-94%
90%
(2022-23)
7.8%
22.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
10%
26%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
82%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,339 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,534 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,339
$23,855
Spending / Student
$25,534
$24,613

Best Ipswich School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ipswich High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
134 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3137
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ipswich Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
130 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3535
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Paul F Doyon Memorial
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
216 Linebrook Rd
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-5506
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Winthrop
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
65 Central Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-2976
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ipswich School District?
Ipswich School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,563 students.
What is the rank of Ipswich School District?
Ipswich School District is ranked #95 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ipswich School District?
82% of Ipswich School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ipswich School District?
Ipswich School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Ipswich School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,534 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,563 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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