Rank
50
B+
Ipswich
3 schools · 1 high school · 2 elementary schools · Ipswich
Ipswich is a coastal town on the North Shore, approximately 30 miles northeast of Boston. The Ipswich Public School District serves the town's students through two elementary schools and Ipswich High School, which is ranked #47 in the state. With a 95.5% graduation rate and an average SAT score of 1201, the district ranks #50 overall among Massachusetts districts. The town is known for its salt marshes, beaches, and Revolutionary War history—Ipswich was home to the first American textile mill and played a key role in early colonial America.
Avg MCAS ELA
64%
#61 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
62.7%
#58 of 326
Avg SAT
1,201
#47 of 290
Attendance
95.3%
#31 of 328
Graduation Rate
95.5%
#127 of 288
AP Pass Rate
93.4%
#17 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,451
#71 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$97,085
#105 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 58% | 58% | — | 503 | 126 |
| Grade 4 | 54% | 55% | — | 503 | 104 |
| Grade 5 | 58% | 57% | 67% | 503 | 113 |
| Grade 6 | 64% | 63% | — | 507 | 106 |
| Grade 7 | 55% | 52% | — | 501 | 136 |
| Grade 8 | 63% | 40% | 43% | 502 | 130 |
| Grade 10 | 72% | 69% | 63% | 514 | 109 |
| HS Science | — | — | 56% | 504 | 99 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 82.8%
Asian: 1.5%
Hispanic: 9.3%
Black: 1.4%
Multi-Race: 4.7%
Am. Indian: 0.3%
Female: 49.9%Male: 50.1%
High Schools in Ipswich
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
47
A-
Ipswich High
SAT
1,201
ELA
75%
Math
70%
Grad
95.5%
47
A-
Ipswich High
1,201
75%
70%
93.4%
95.5%
Elementary Schools in Ipswich
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
45
B+
Winthrop
ELA
77%
Math
75%
Attend.
96.1%
Class
22
45
B+
Winthrop
77%
75%
96.1%
22
283
B
Paul F Doyon Memorial
ELA
52%
Math
59%
Attend.
95.4%
Class
19
283
B
Paul F Doyon Memorial
52%
59%
95.4%
19
District Operations
Attendance
#31 of 328Attendance Rate95.3%
Avg Days Absent8
Chronically Absent (10%+)6.5%
Chronically Absent (20%+)1.3%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#71 of 325In-District Per Pupil$24,813
Total Per Pupil$25,451
Total FTE Students1,674
Teacher Salaries
#105 of 325Average Salary$97,085
Teacher FTE Count162
Salary vs. Town Income1.3x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.3x the town's per capita income ($75,660). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#66 of 327Avg Class Size16
English Learners3.6%
Students w/ Disabilities20.9%
Total Students1,567
Staffing & Retention
#26 of 327Teacher Retention92.8%
Principal Retention75%
Total Teachers166
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Ipswich
Avg Assessed Value
$902,861
#49 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$9,733
Income Per Capita
$75,660
#50 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#75
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 Income12.86%(typical)
Bond RatingAAA(highest)
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
$28.5M+0.62% levy growth(low)
Residential$21.1M
Commercial/Industrial$7.4M
Residential Share74.04%(typical)
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 3.1% (2.5% base + 0.62% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (74.04%) 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
$3.3M4.7% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $70.0M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 1,450(88.1%)
Vocational: 44(2.7%)
Private: 95(5.8%)
Home School: 28(1.7%)
Total: 1,645