Sippican

Summary:

Sippican is an elementary school located in Marion, MA that serves grades PK-6 with a student population of 403. The school is part of the Marion school district, which is ranked 133 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sippican consistently outperforms the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 43.48% of Sippican students were proficient or better in ELA compared to 39.17% statewide, and 49.36% were proficient or better in Math compared to 40.91% statewide. Sippican's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 54th out of 926 elementary schools in 2013-2014 (5-star rating) to 339th out of 928 in 2022-2023 (3-star rating). The school's white students, low-income students, and students with disabilities tend to perform better than their peers statewide, while its special education students and students tested in-person during the pandemic perform closer to the state average.

Sippican generally outperforms the nearby New Bedford and Fairhaven districts, which have lower academic achievement and lower socioeconomic status student populations. This highlights the potential impact of a school's demographic and socioeconomic factors on student outcomes. Overall, Sippican is a high-performing elementary school that has maintained strong academic achievement, but the school's demographic makeup and fluctuating ranking suggest areas for further investigation and potential improvement to ensure all students are receiving the support they need to succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 16 Spring Street
       Marion, MA  02738


(508) 748-0100

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
327th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,890 Help


Students who attend Sippican usually attend:

Middle:    Old Rochester Regional Junior High
High:    Old Rochester Regional High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.1%
Two or more races:
7.4%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sippican ranks better than 64.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.1%), two or more races (7.4%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sippican is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sippican is $18,890.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sippican:

SchoolDigger ranks Sippican 327th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Sippican in the ranking list.)

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Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 133rd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sippican

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Rank History for all students at Sippican

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.91 291st 884 67.1%
2004 75.37 222nd 882 74.8%
2005 66.80 320th 887 63.9%
2006 64.86 326th 911 64.2%
2007 76.85 205th 911 77.5%
2008 69.88 283rd 908 68.8%
2009 68.91 301st 909 66.9%
2010 80.25 171st 920 81.4%
2011 77.28 215th 924 76.7%
2012 82.05 148th 930 84.1%
2013 83.68 129th 928 86.1%
2014 88.96 54th 926 94.2%
2015 83.16 122nd 914 86.7%
2016 81.85 146th 932 84.3%
2017 78.17 191st 938 79.6%
2018 76.61 209th 934 77.6%
2019 67.41 309th 942 67.2%
2021 68.83 287th 936 69.3%
2022 71.34 265th 932 71.6%
2023 64.01 339th 928 63.5%
2024 64.29 327th 916 64.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sippican

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.72 250th 886 71.8%
2019 38.64 590th 896 34.2%
2021 50.58 410th 894 54.1%
2022 47.02 469th 905 48.2%
2023 43.14 359th 703 48.9%
2024 46.40 335th 731 54.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sippican

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.16 158th 685 76.9%
2019 53.84 307th 700 56.1%
2021 69.30 142nd 705 79.9%
2022 49.35 368th 772 52.3%
2023 63.00 215th 757 71.6%
2024 51.74 334th 760 56.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Sippican

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.43 264th 893 70.4%
2019 62.21 341st 902 62.2%
2021 72.35 236th 898 73.7%
2022 76.42 202nd 901 77.6%
2023 73.86 227th 887 74.4%
2024 68.97 274th 886 69.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sippican

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.67 135th 656 79.4%
2019 55.94 234th 665 64.8%
2021 50.74 261st 632 58.7%
2022 55.68 242nd 672 64.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Sippican

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.63 160th 898 82.2%
2019 70.93 265th 907 70.8%
2021 61.51 351st 904 61.2%
2022 63.15 333rd 908 63.3%
2023 52.10 430th 896 52.0%
2024 55.56 394th 891 55.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Sippican

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.39 293rd 925 68.3%
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Rank History for White students at Sippican

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.00 224th 772 71.0%
2019 56.03 347th 780 55.5%
2021 59.03 301st 765 60.7%
2022 61.58 278th 764 63.6%
2023 52.45 370th 762 51.4%
2024 49.52 389th 753 48.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Sippican

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 313 33 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 353
1989 317 37 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 360
1990 322 39 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 370
1991 350 36 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1992 365 33 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 407
1993 377 33 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1994 403 39 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1995 455 28 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1996 455 28 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1997 465 29 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1998 490 34 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1999 443 36 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2000 483 40 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2001 452 35 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2002 477 19 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2003 477 19 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2004 453 20 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 429 20 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2006 441 13 2 4 0 n/a n/a 3 463
2007 429 8 3 2 0 n/a n/a 8 450
2008 409 9 6 4 0 n/a n/a 7 435
2009 411 7 7 3 0 0 7 0 435
2010 412 9 8 5 0 0 7 0 441
2011 421 14 11 5 0 0 12 0 463
2012 424 14 12 9 0 0 14 0 473
2013 419 10 10 7 0 0 17 0 463
2014 405 14 8 7 0 0 17 0 451
2015 392 13 9 8 0 0 22 0 444
2016 391 13 8 11 0 0 26 0 449
2017 401 11 8 9 1 0 28 0 458
2018 399 10 6 16 2 0 21 0 454
2019 389 14 6 13 2 0 23 0 447
2020 366 17 3 17 0 0 30 0 433
2021 338 16 5 14 0 0 23 0 396
2022 343 13 6 14 0 0 30 0 406
2023 331 12 7 23 0 0 30 0 403

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 Sippican

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 n/a n/a n/a
1989 360 n/a n/a n/a
1990 370 n/a n/a n/a
1991 393 n/a n/a n/a
1992 407 n/a n/a n/a
1993 418 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 454 n/a n/a n/a
1995 490 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 490 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 502 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 527 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 481 n/a 0.0 0
2000 526 n/a 0.0 8
2001 498 n/a 0.0 7
2002 496 n/a n/a 5.8
2003 496 n/a n/a 5.8
2004 474 38.4 12.3 5.7
2005 450 38.0 11.8 3.8
2006 463 38.0 12.2 5.2
2007 450 37.0 12.2 6.1
2008 435 33.9 12.8 6.8
2009 435 33.0 13.2 7.6
2010 441 34.5 12.7 7.3
2011 463 30.6 15.1 4.1
2012 473 34.5 13.6 10.6
2013 463 34.9 13.2 11.2
2014 451 34.7 12.9 16
2015 444 32.0 13.8 20
2016 449 34.0 13.2 n/a
2017 458 33.5 13.6 n/a
2018 454 34.8 13.0 n/a
2019 447 35.8 12.4 n/a
2020 433 32.5 13.3 n/a
2021 396 28.7 13.7 n/a
2022 406 34.8 11.6 n/a
2023 403 33.8 11.9 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 Sippican

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 n/a n/a n/a
1989 360 n/a n/a n/a
1990 370 n/a n/a n/a
1991 393 n/a n/a n/a
1992 407 n/a n/a n/a
1993 418 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 454 n/a n/a n/a
1995 490 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 490 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 502 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 527 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 481 n/a 0.0 0
2000 526 n/a 0.0 8
2001 498 n/a 0.0 7
2002 496 n/a n/a 5.8
2003 496 n/a n/a 5.8
2004 474 38.4 12.3 5.7
2005 450 38.0 11.8 3.8
2006 463 38.0 12.2 5.2
2007 450 37.0 12.2 6.1
2008 435 33.9 12.8 6.8
2009 435 33.0 13.2 7.6
2010 441 34.5 12.7 7.3
2011 463 30.6 15.1 4.1
2012 473 34.5 13.6 10.6
2013 463 34.9 13.2 11.2
2014 451 34.7 12.9 16
2015 444 32.0 13.8 20
2016 449 34.0 13.2 n/a
2017 458 33.5 13.6 n/a
2018 454 34.8 13.0 n/a
2019 447 35.8 12.4 n/a
2020 433 32.5 13.3 n/a
2021 396 28.7 13.7 n/a
2022 406 34.8 11.6 n/a
2023 403 33.8 11.9 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sippican

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $340 (2.3%) $14,752 (97.7%) $15,092
2020 $328 (2.0%) $15,701 (98.0%) $16,029
2021 $636 (3.4%) $18,254 (96.6%) $18,890

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sippican

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 309th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 339th of 928 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sippican)6647.2
 18.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion)6647.2
 18.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sippican)6043.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion)6043.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sippican)5540.6
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)5540.6
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sippican)5364.1
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marion)5364.1
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sippican)6342.9
 20.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)6342.9
 20.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sippican)5552.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marion)5552.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Sippican)5941.8
 17.2%
   5th Grade Science (Marion)6041.8
 18.2%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sippican)6260.3
 1.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)6260.3
 1.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sippican)6653.5
 12.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Marion)6653.5
 12.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sippican)6147
 14%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Marion)6147
 14%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Sippican)5953.2
 5.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Marion)5953.2
 5.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Sippican)5941.8
 17.2%
   All Grades Science (Marion)6041.8
 18.2%
   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 Students447403
 9.8%
African American1412
 14.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic1323
 76.9%
Pacific Islander00
White389331
 14.9%
Two or More Races2330
 30.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 403 students attended Sippican.

Sippican ranks 327th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Sippican are 82% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.


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