Ipswich Middle School

Summary:

Ipswich Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Ipswich, MA, with a student population of 362. The school is part of the Ipswich school district, which is ranked 73 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ipswich Middle School consistently performs well on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better compared to the state average across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 56.91% of Ipswich students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39.17%. In math, 51.46% of Ipswich students were proficient or better, compared to 40.91% statewide. The school has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 20-25% of Massachusetts middle schools, and it performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and special education students.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Ralph B O'Maley Middle, Manchester Essex Regional Middle School, and Beverly Middle School, Ipswich Middle School generally outperforms them on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and stronger statewide rankings. This suggests Ipswich Middle School is a high-performing school within its regional context, with access to more resources and funding to support its educational programs and student services.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 130 High Street
       Ipswich, MA  01938


(978) 356-3535

District: Ipswich

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,234 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.5%
Hispanic:
6.9%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.7% Help


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Compare Details Ipswich Middle School ranks better than 80.9% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ipswich Middle School is 9.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ipswich Middle School is $20,234.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ipswich Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ipswich Middle School 94th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Ipswich Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Ipswich:

SchoolDigger ranks Ipswich 73rd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ipswich Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ipswich Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.94 126th 339 62.8%
2004 65.50 125th 344 63.7%
2005 59.32 150th 356 57.9%
2006 77.67 86th 399 78.4%
2007 80.59 78th 399 80.5%
2008 83.59 63rd 407 84.5%
2009 85.68 46th 409 88.8%
2010 83.57 61st 434 85.9%
2011 76.58 101st 449 77.5%
2012 74.23 119th 455 73.8%
2013 76.39 103rd 455 77.4%
2014 70.99 141st 455 69.0%
2015 68.17 145th 441 67.1%
2016 64.30 173rd 482 64.1%
2017 76.00 111th 487 77.2%
2018 85.95 58th 484 88.0%
2019 83.78 76th 498 84.7%
2021 74.25 116th 501 76.8%
2022 83.97 72nd 497 85.5%
2023 83.38 77th 501 84.6%
2024 78.88 94th 493 80.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ipswich Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.09 113th 467 75.8%
2019 58.94 157th 484 67.6%
2021 44.19 245th 489 49.9%
2022 58.82 153rd 503 69.6%
2023 77.90 61st 444 86.3%
2024 78.23 51st 441 88.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ipswich Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.45 43rd 438 90.2%
2019 87.65 31st 452 93.1%
2021 36.20 299th 462 35.3%
2022 60.22 155th 489 68.3%
2023 62.46 145th 481 69.9%
2024 52.96 190th 469 59.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ipswich Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.46 68th 463 85.3%
2019 78.31 99th 478 79.3%
2021 69.88 131st 483 72.9%
2022 82.73 75th 494 84.8%
2023 85.83 63rd 489 87.1%
2024 79.41 92nd 481 80.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ipswich Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.71 116th 417 72.2%
2019 66.23 105th 424 75.2%
2021 57.77 113th 431 73.8%
2022 63.80 100th 445 77.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ipswich Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.94 47th 466 89.9%
2019 84.40 71st 478 85.1%
2021 75.31 99th 485 79.6%
2022 82.53 74th 497 85.1%
2023 76.15 103rd 489 78.9%
2024 72.16 118th 483 75.6%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Ipswich Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.60 113th 491 77.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ipswich Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.97 76th 335 77.3%
2024 85.73 37th 378 90.2%
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Rank History for White students at Ipswich Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.34 52nd 395 86.8%
2019 76.68 80th 396 79.8%
2021 68.36 101st 401 74.8%
2022 79.89 66th 404 83.7%
2023 76.52 75th 403 81.4%
2024 69.35 99th 392 74.7%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Ipswich Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 314 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1989 311 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1990 336 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1991 361 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1992 361 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1993 363 5 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1994 369 5 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1995 373 2 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 385
1996 373 2 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 385
1997 414 4 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 429
1998 432 5 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1999 440 7 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2000 455 6 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2001 493 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2002 507 7 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2003 507 7 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2004 500 4 11 10 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2005 473 7 11 14 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2006 474 1 6 7 0 n/a n/a 13 501
2007 482 1 11 9 0 n/a n/a 15 518
2008 484 1 15 11 0 n/a n/a 12 523
2009 482 3 11 13 1 0 7 0 517
2010 473 4 13 10 1 0 10 0 511
2011 479 5 9 12 1 1 12 0 519
2012 461 5 11 11 3 0 15 0 506
2013 441 5 14 16 3 0 11 0 490
2014 413 2 13 17 0 0 10 0 455
2015 435 2 11 18 0 0 16 0 482
2016 443 2 8 16 0 0 18 0 487
2017 409 3 6 18 0 0 22 0 458
2018 388 4 4 22 0 0 22 0 440
2019 358 4 7 22 1 0 15 0 407
2020 346 4 8 31 1 0 9 0 399
2021 318 7 8 26 0 0 12 0 371
2022 307 4 7 26 0 0 13 3 360
2023 313 3 5 25 0 0 16 0 362

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ipswich Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 320 n/a n/a n/a
1989 318 n/a n/a n/a
1990 341 n/a n/a n/a
1991 367 n/a n/a n/a
1992 366 n/a n/a n/a
1993 371 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 377 n/a n/a n/a
1995 385 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 385 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 429 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 449 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 460 n/a 0.0 0
2000 468 n/a 0.0 9
2001 502 n/a 0.0 9
2002 527 n/a n/a 10.1
2003 527 n/a n/a 10.1
2004 526 38.6 13.6 9.9
2005 505 37.2 13.6 9.5
2006 501 39.3 12.7 8.8
2007 518 41.0 12.6 8.9
2008 523 37.0 14.1 8.8
2009 517 38.0 13.6 8.3
2010 511 38.7 13.1 7.4
2011 519 37.1 13.9 9.1
2012 506 35.7 14.1 10.9
2013 490 37.1 13.2 11
2014 455 37.0 12.2 12.1
2015 482 34.0 14.1 14.7
2016 487 42.0 11.5 n/a
2017 458 43.2 10.5 n/a
2018 440 41.8 10.5 n/a
2019 407 39.4 10.3 n/a
2020 399 40.1 9.9 n/a
2021 371 37.1 9.9 n/a
2022 360 37.4 9.6 n/a
2023 362 39.4 9.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ipswich Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 320 n/a n/a n/a
1989 318 n/a n/a n/a
1990 341 n/a n/a n/a
1991 367 n/a n/a n/a
1992 366 n/a n/a n/a
1993 371 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 377 n/a n/a n/a
1995 385 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 385 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 429 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 449 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 460 n/a 0.0 0
2000 468 n/a 0.0 9
2001 502 n/a 0.0 9
2002 527 n/a n/a 10.1
2003 527 n/a n/a 10.1
2004 526 38.6 13.6 9.9
2005 505 37.2 13.6 9.5
2006 501 39.3 12.7 8.8
2007 518 41.0 12.6 8.9
2008 523 37.0 14.1 8.8
2009 517 38.0 13.6 8.3
2010 511 38.7 13.1 7.4
2011 519 37.1 13.9 9.1
2012 506 35.7 14.1 10.9
2013 490 37.1 13.2 11
2014 455 37.0 12.2 12.1
2015 482 34.0 14.1 14.7
2016 487 42.0 11.5 n/a
2017 458 43.2 10.5 n/a
2018 440 41.8 10.5 n/a
2019 407 39.4 10.3 n/a
2020 399 40.1 9.9 n/a
2021 371 37.1 9.9 n/a
2022 360 37.4 9.6 n/a
2023 362 39.4 9.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ipswich Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $285 (1.6%) $17,352 (98.4%) $17,638
2020 $361 (2.0%) $17,848 (98.0%) $18,209
2021 $818 (4.0%) $19,417 (96.0%) $20,234

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ipswich Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 76th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 77th of 501 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich Middle School)6956.8
 12.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich)6956.7
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich Middle School)6354.4
 8.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich)6354.3
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich Middle School)7350
 23%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich)7350.4
 22.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich Middle School)6456.8
 7.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich)6455.3
 8.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich Middle School)7174
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich)7071.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich Middle School)6957.1
 11.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich)6955.3
 13.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Ipswich Middle School)6663
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Ipswich)6561
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ipswich Middle School)7160.4
 10.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ipswich)6957.8
 11.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Ipswich Middle School)6556.1
 8.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Ipswich)6452
 12%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Ipswich Middle School)6663
 3%
   All Grades Science (Ipswich)6353.5
 9.5%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students407362
 11.1%
African American43
 25%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic2225
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White358313
 12.6%
Two or More Races1516
 6.7%


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Students at Ipswich Middle School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Ipswich Middle School ranks 94th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Ipswich Middle School.


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