Ipswich Middle School

130 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938

www.ipsk12.net

362 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ipswich Middle School, located at 130 High Street in Ipswich, Massachusetts, serves as a key component of the Ipswich Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a curriculum that promotes critical thinking and collaboration, the institution aims to prepare its middle-level learners for the challenges of high school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The school’s website (http://www.ipsk12.net) serves as a central hub for parents, students, and staff to access essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and administrative updates. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, Ipswich Middle School integrates technology and diverse instructional strategies to meet the varying needs of its student body. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to become responsible, engaged citizens within the historic town of Ipswich.

362

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ipswich Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	25
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	16

White
313 (86.5 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.9 %)
Two or More
16 (4.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ipswich
Phone:	(978)356-3535
Website:	http://www.ipsk12.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 127

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 120