Ipswich School District
School District · Ipswich, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,532
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,532
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#44 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,532
+$3,161 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,604 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
About Ipswich
Ipswich is a Ipswich, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,604 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. The district invests $24,532 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Ipswich is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ipswich High, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Ipswich students show an average math proficiency of 55.3% and ELA proficiency of 61.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ipswich, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ipswich with test data.
Schools in Ipswich
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Ipswich
- Total Enrollment
- 1,604
- Teachers (FTE)
- 162
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ipswich?
Ipswich has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ipswich?
The average composite rating for Ipswich is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ipswich?
Ipswich spends $24,532 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ipswich?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ipswich is 9.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ipswich?
Ipswich High is the highest-rated school in Ipswich with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Ipswich?
Across schools in Ipswich with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ipswich compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Ipswich has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Ipswich with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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