Rank
87
B
Beverly
6 schools · 1 high school · 5 elementary schools · Beverly
Beverly is a coastal city north of Boston with a strong maritime heritage dating back to the colonial era. The city's single-family assessed home values average around $817,000, reflecting a stable residential community with moderate tax bills. Beverly High School and the district's five elementary schools serve a population with a per capita income of $64,234, achieving a 93.6% graduation rate. As a working waterfront city with both residential neighborhoods and commercial areas, Beverly offers a blend of suburban character and coastal access.
Avg MCAS ELA
55.7%
#119 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
58.2%
#81 of 326
Avg SAT
1,113
#156 of 290
Attendance
92.1%
#266 of 328
Graduation Rate
93.6%
#169 of 288
AP Pass Rate
75.5%
#125 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,112
#228 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$87,991
#194 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 56% | 60% | — | 503 | 339 |
| Grade 4 | 52% | 62% | — | 502 | 362 |
| Grade 5 | 36% | 44% | 49% | 495 | 367 |
| Grade 6 | 44% | 53% | — | 499 | 335 |
| Grade 7 | 41% | 47% | — | 494 | 352 |
| Grade 8 | 41% | 39% | 36% | 493 | 314 |
| Grade 10 | 45% | 39% | 49% | 497 | 302 |
| HS Science | — | — | 42% | 494 | 265 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 72.4%
Asian: 2.3%
Hispanic: 16.2%
Black: 4.4%
Multi-Race: 4.6%
Am. Indian: 0.1%
Female: 47.9%Male: 51.8%Non-binary: 0.2%
High Schools in Beverly
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
164
B-
Beverly High
SAT
1,113
ELA
47%
Math
40%
Grad
93.6%
164
B-
Beverly High
1,113
47%
40%
75.5%
93.6%
Elementary Schools in Beverly
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
135
A-
Ayers/Ryal Side School
ELA
62%
Math
72%
Attend.
93.7%
Class
19
135
A-
Ayers/Ryal Side School
62%
72%
93.7%
19
180
B+
North Beverly Elementary
ELA
61%
Math
70%
Attend.
93.2%
Class
16
180
B+
North Beverly Elementary
61%
70%
93.2%
16
267
B
Centerville Elementary
ELA
53%
Math
59%
Attend.
92.6%
Class
16
267
B
Centerville Elementary
53%
59%
92.6%
16
268
B
Hannah Elementary
ELA
59%
Math
56%
Attend.
93.8%
Class
20
268
B
Hannah Elementary
59%
56%
93.8%
20
340
B
Cove Elementary
ELA
52%
Math
52%
Attend.
92.7%
Class
15
340
B
Cove Elementary
52%
52%
92.7%
15
District Operations
Attendance
#266 of 328Attendance Rate92.1%
Avg Days Absent14
Chronically Absent (10%+)24.8%
Chronically Absent (20%+)5.4%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#228 of 325In-District Per Pupil$18,595
Total Per Pupil$20,112
Total FTE Students4,712
Teacher Salaries
#194 of 325Average Salary$87,991
Teacher FTE Count378
Salary vs. Town Income1.4x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.4x the town's per capita income ($64,234). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#287 of 327Avg Class Size20
English Learners5.7%
Students w/ Disabilities22.1%
Total Students4,460
Staffing & Retention
#107 of 327Teacher Retention89.2%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers389
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Beverly
Avg Assessed Value
$817,185
#64 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$8,834
Income Per Capita
$64,234
#79 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#95
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.08%
Tax as % of Income13.75%(typical)
Bond RatingAA+(excellent)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$111.7M+1.22% levy growth(typical)
Residential$76.1M
Commercial/Industrial$35.6M
Residential Share52.32%(diverse)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.7% (2.5% base + 1.22% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (52.32%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$10.5M6.0% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $173.9M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 4,207(82.7%)
Vocational: 205(4.0%)
Charter: 11(0.2%)
Private: 461(9.1%)
Home School: 81(1.6%)
Total: 5,085