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Ipswich School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Ipswich.

Students
1,563
Schools
4
Spent per student
$27,216
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
10:1
The gist

What stands out about Ipswich School District

  • School Grade B: better than 60% of Rhode Island districts
  • Math proficiency 5 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 12 pts above the state
  • 10 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Chepachet.

PK–52 elementary schoolsGlocester Elementary School District
6–8Ponaganset Middle SchoolFoster-Glocester Regional School District
9–12Ponaganset High SchoolFoster-Glocester Regional School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency41%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts60%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$27,216 per student · 3% above MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 36%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 74%State 21%Federal 5%

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

Enrollment over time
1,594’20
1,628’21
1,603’22
1,604’23
1,563’24

About steady.

Students
White 82%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 5%Asian 2%Black 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

4 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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