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Best Schools in Topsfield, MA
Topsfield, MA has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,946 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Topsfield exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Topsfield, MA
The top high schools in Topsfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton-wenham Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton-wenham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 450 Students
2. Masconomet Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Masconomet • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 990 Students
3. Ipswich High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ipswich • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students
Best Middle Schools in Topsfield, MA
The top middle schools in Topsfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miles River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton-wenham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
2. Proctor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topsfield • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 259 Students
3. Masconomet Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Masconomet • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 559 Students
4. Ipswich Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ipswich • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 362 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Topsfield, MA
The top elementary schools in Topsfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bessie Buker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton-wenham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 265 Students
2. Paul F Doyon Memorial
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ipswich • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
3. Steward Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topsfield • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 369 Students
4. Spofford Pond
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boxford • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 384 Students
5. Howe-manning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middleton • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 425 Students
6. Harry Lee Cole
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boxford • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 348 Students
7. Fuller Meadow
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Projected Test Scores
Middleton • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 296 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Topsfield, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Topsfield, MA has a total population of 7,560 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 72% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Topsfield, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Topsfield, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Topsfield, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Topsfield, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Topsfield, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Topsfield, MA
How many schools are in Topsfield, MA?
Topsfield, MA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,946 students in total.
How do schools in Topsfield perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Topsfield score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Topsfield exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Topsfield?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Topsfield
2 of 2 schools in Topsfield carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Topsfield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.