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Topsfield School District

Public school districtGrades PK–6

Serves Topsfield.

Students
598
Schools
2
Spent per student
$24,291
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
11:1
The gist

What stands out about Topsfield School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 54% of Massachusetts districts
  • Reading / language arts 11 pts above the state
  • Spends 8% less per student than the MA average
  • 11 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Pinehurst.

K–45 elementary schoolsBillerica School District
5–72 middle schoolsBillerica School District
8–12Billerica Memorial High SchoolBillerica School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency34%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts59%
State average 48.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$24,291 per student · 8% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 36%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 36%State 53%Federal 11%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
586’20
622’21
628’22
611’23
598’24

About steady.

Students
White 91%Hispanic 4%Two or more races 3%Asian 2%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

2 public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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