Enrollment
1,388
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beverly, MA
Beverly Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beverly Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250264000165
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beverly Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Beverly · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 1,388
- students enrolled
Beverly Middle School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beverly Middle School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Beverly, MA.
School address
District: Beverly · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250264000165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
110.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beverly Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beverly Middle School
Beverly Middle School is a large elementary school in Beverly, Massachusetts, enrolling 1,388 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,388 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Beverly spends $17,623 per pupil, 22% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Beverly's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cove Elementary (394 students): Beverly Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 11.3:1).
Beverly also operates Beverly High (1,213 students) and Cove Elementary (394 students) alongside Beverly Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beverly Middle School compares
Beverly Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,388 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,388
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,623
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.4 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Beverly Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beverly, which includes Beverly Middle School.
$17,623
Per student
-22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.5%
State 26.3%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Beverly Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cove Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ayers/Ryal Side School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Beverly Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerville Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beverly Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Beverly
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cove Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Ayers/Ryal Side School
Standard public school
388 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
North Beverly Elementary
Standard public school
356 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Centerville Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Hannah Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,388 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Beverly Middle School
How many students attend Beverly Middle School?
Beverly Middle School has 1,388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beverly, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beverly Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beverly Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beverly Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beverly Middle School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Beverly, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beverly Middle School?
Beverly Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beverly Middle School rank among elementary schools in Beverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Beverly Middle School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Beverly, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Beverly on the city page.
Is Beverly Middle School a good school?
Beverly Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beverly?
Besides Beverly Middle School, Beverly also operates Beverly High (1,213 students), Cove Elementary (394 students), and Ayers/Ryal Side School (388 students). See the Beverly district page for the complete list.
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