Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sippican ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sippican's attendance zone covers the entire Marion, MA school district, encompassing an area of approximately 26.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sippican's student population of 369 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
369 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sippican ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sippican is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#576 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sippican's ranking?
Sippican is ranked #576 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Sippican often compared to?
Sippicanis often viewed alongside schools like Old Hammondtown, Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Sippican?
369 students attend Sippican.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sippican students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sippican?
Sippican has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sippican offer ?
Sippican offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sippican part of?
Sippican is part of Marion School District.
In what neighborhood is Sippican located?
Sippican is located in the Marion Center neighborhood of Marion, MA.
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