Beverly

Beverly, Massachusetts — 8 schools

4,648
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$23,469
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Beverly operates 8 public schools serving 4,648 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 1 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,503 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Essex County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,469 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 65.5% local, 26.3% state, and 8.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $112,206 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #239 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (23 AP courses district-wide), a 245.6:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 21.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.1% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% African American across the district's schools.

Beverly Middle School accounts for 30.8% of all Beverly student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Beverly-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Beverly school enrollment varies 11× across entities

Beverly school enrollment ranges from 125 students (lowest) to 1,388 students (highest), a spread of 1,263 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Beverly student-counselor ratio is 246:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Beverly chronic absenteeism rate is 21.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Beverly is typically wider than the Beverly-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.2%
Federal
26.3%
State
65.5%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
239 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Essex County county, where this district is located.

$2,359
Studio/mo
$2,476
1 BR/mo
$2,941
2 BR/mo
$3,526
3 BR/mo
$3,894
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$112,206
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in Beverly.

White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 3.9%
Asian 2.3%
Multiracial 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
23 AP courses total
245.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Beverly

School Enrollment
Beverly Middle School
1,388
Beverly High
1,213
Cove Elementary
394
Ayers/Ryal Side School
388
North Beverly Elementary
356
Centerville Elementary
327
Hannah Elementary
312
Mckeown School
125

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Beverly?

Beverly has 8 schools, including 6 elementary, 1 high, 1 other. Total enrollment is 4,648 students.

How much does Beverly spend per student?

Beverly spends $23,469 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #239 in Massachusetts.

What is the average teacher salary in Beverly?

The average teacher salary in Beverly is $112,206 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Beverly?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Essex County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Beverly?

Beverly students are 74.1% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% African American, 2.3% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Beverly?

Beverly has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #239 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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