Top Rankings
Topsfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 611 students in Topsfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Topsfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,836 Schools
# Students
611 Students
916,253 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
77,708 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Topsfield School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
25%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
90%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,974 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,847. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,020 is less than the state median of $24,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,974
$23,847
Spending / Student
$21,020
$24,604
Best Topsfield School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steward Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
261 Perkins Row
Topsfield, MA 01983
(978) 887-1538
Topsfield, MA 01983
(978) 887-1538
Gr: PK-3 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Proctor Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 Main Street
Topsfield, MA 01983
(978) 887-1530
Topsfield, MA 01983
(978) 887-1530
Gr: 4-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Topsfield School District?
Topsfield School District manages 2 public schools serving 611 students.
What is the rank of Topsfield School District?
Topsfield School District is ranked #67 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Topsfield School District?
90% of Topsfield School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Topsfield School District?
Topsfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Topsfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,020 is less than the state median of $24,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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