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Beverly Public Schools, Massachusetts, elections
| Beverly Public Schools |
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| District details |
| School board members: 7 |
| Students: 4,502 (2023-2024) |
| Schools: 8 (2023-2024) |
| Website: Link |
Beverly Public Schools is a school district in Massachusetts (Essex County). During the 2024 school year, 4,502 students attended one of the district's eight schools.
This page provides information regarding school board members, election rules, finances, academics, policies, and more details about the district.
Elections
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Recall elections
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Recall procedures
| State | Specific grounds required? | Signature requirement | Petition circulation time | When recalls can start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | Determined by local election laws | Determined by local election laws | Determined by local election laws | Determined by local election laws |
Recall efforts
2024
An effort to recall Ward 1 representative Rachael Abell and Ward 4 representative Jeffrey Silva from their positions on the Beverly Public Schools School Committee in Massachusetts did not go to a vote in 2024. Recall documents were found to be invalid because they were not submitted as affidavits.[1][2]
The recall effort began while teachers in the school district were on strike during contract negotiations. The strike began on November 8, 2024, and ended on November 26, 2024. The teachers association was fined each day the teachers were on strike, as it is illegal for teachers to strike in Massachusetts.[3][4][5]
At the time the recall started, Abell was serving as president of the school committee and the district’s primary contract negotiator. Silva served on the city’s negotiations subcommittee before giving his position to Mayor Mike Cahill. Recall supporters also filed a recall document against Cahill.[3]
About the district
School board
Beverly Public Schools consists of seven members serving two-year terms. To find information about school board meetings, click here.
| Name | Year assumed office | Year term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Rachael Abell | ||
| Michael Cahill | ||
| Kimberley Coelho | ||
| Kenann McKenzie | ||
| Kaarin Robinson | ||
| Jeffrey Silva | ||
| Lorinda Visnick |
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District map
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Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[6]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $7,889,000 | $1,702 | 8% |
| Local: | $62,898,000 | $13,567 | 66% |
| State: | $25,281,000 | $5,453 | 26% |
| Total: | $96,068,000 | $20,722 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $108,803,000 | $23,469 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $81,698,000 | $17,622 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $54,246,000 | $11,701 | 50% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $11,170,000 | $2,409 | 10% |
| Administration: | $6,599,000 | $1,423 | 6% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $9,683,000 | $2,088 | 9% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $9,378,000 | $2,022 | |
| Construction: | $677,000 | $146 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $56,000 | $12 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $10,026,000 | $2,162 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements. To protect student privacy, percentages are reported as ranges for groups of 300 students or fewer. If five or fewer students were included in a data set, the data will display as "PS."[7]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 43 | 40-49 | 20-24 | 25 | PS | 40-44 | 47 |
| 2020-2021 | 37 | 50-54 | 10-14 | 18 | PS | 35-39 | 41 |
| 2018-2019 | 53 | 55-59 | 25-29 | 35 | PS | 60-64 | 57 |
| 2017-2018 | 55 | 50-59 | 30-34 | 38 | PS | 50-54 | 59 |
| 2016-2017 | 54 | 60-64 | 35-39 | 35-39 | 50-54 | 57 | |
| 2015-2016 | 67 | 70-79 | 35-39 | 45-49 | PS | 60-64 | 71 |
| 2014-2015 | 64 | 80-89 | 40-44 | 40-44 | 50-59 | 66 | |
| 2013-2014 | 64 | 70-79 | 40-49 | 40-44 | 60-69 | 66 | |
| 2012-2013 | 65 | 70-79 | 40-49 | 40-44 | PS | 60-69 | 67 |
| 2011-2012 | 60 | 60-69 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 60-69 | 63 | |
| 2010-2011 | 57 | 70-79 | 20-29 | 35-39 | PS | 60-69 | 60 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 45 | 40-49 | 25-29 | 28 | PS | 40-44 | 49 |
| 2020-2021 | 51 | 60-64 | 30-34 | 32 | PS | 55-59 | 56 |
| 2018-2019 | 57 | 50-59 | 30-34 | 38 | PS | 55-59 | 61 |
| 2017-2018 | 60 | 60-69 | 30-34 | 45 | PS | 50-54 | 63 |
| 2016-2017 | 57 | 50-54 | 35-39 | 35-39 | 50-54 | 61 | |
| 2015-2016 | 75 | 70-79 | 50-54 | 55-59 | PS | 75-79 | 78 |
| 2014-2015 | 73 | 70-79 | 55-59 | 55-59 | 60-69 | 75 | |
| 2013-2014 | 74 | 80-89 | 50-59 | 55-59 | 70-79 | 76 | |
| 2012-2013 | 72 | 70-79 | 50-59 | 50-54 | PS | 70-79 | 74 |
| 2011-2012 | 71 | 70-79 | 40-44 | 50-54 | 70-79 | 74 | |
| 2010-2011 | 72 | 80-89 | 50-59 | 55-59 | PS | 60-69 | 74 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 90 | >=50 | >=50 | 80-89 | PS | >=50 | 90-94 |
| 2020-2021 | 92 | >=50 | >=50 | 80-89 | >=50 | 90-94 | |
| 2019-2020 | 91 | >=50 | >=50 | 80-89 | >=50 | 90-94 | |
| 2018-2019 | 91 | >=50 | >=50 | 70-79 | >=50 | 90-94 | |
| 2017-2018 | 88 | >=50 | >=50 | 70-79 | >=50 | 90 | |
| 2016-2017 | 88 | >=50 | >=50 | 60-79 | PS | 90-94 | |
| 2015-2016 | 90 | >=50 | >=50 | >=80 | PS | 90 | |
| 2014-2015 | 92 | >=50 | PS | 70-79 | PS | 90-94 | |
| 2013-2014 | 91 | PS | >=50 | >=80 | PS | >=50 | 90-94 |
| 2012-2013 | 89 | PS | >=50 | >=80 | >=50 | 85-89 | |
| 2011-2012 | 81 | >=50 | 60-79 | >=50 | 80-84 | ||
| 2010-2011 | 86 | >=50 | >=50 | >=50 | PS | 85-89 |
Students
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[8]
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 4,502 | -3.2 |
| 2022-2023 | 4,648 | 0.3 |
| 2021-2022 | 4,636 | 0.1 |
| 2020-2021 | 4,633 | -1.4 |
| 2019-2020 | 4,700 | 2.9 |
| 2018-2019 | 4,565 | 1.4 |
| 2017-2018 | 4,500 | -2.7 |
| 2016-2017 | 4,620 | 0.0 |
| 2015-2016 | 4,620 | 2.6 |
| 2014-2015 | 4,500 | 2.1 |
| 2013-2014 | 4,404 | 1.6 |
| 2012-2013 | 4,335 | 1.0 |
| 2011-2012 | 4,292 | 1.0 |
| 2010-2011 | 4,251 | -0.4 |
| 2009-2010 | 4,269 | 1.2 |
| 2008-2009 | 4,219 | -4.2 |
| 2007-2008 | 4,397 | -0.3 |
| 2006-2007 | 4,409 | -1.1 |
| 2005-2006 | 4,459 | -1.2 |
| 2004-2005 | 4,514 | -1.0 |
| 2003-2004 | 4,557 | -2.0 |
| 2002-2003 | 4,648 | 1.4 |
| 2001-2002 | 4,585 | -2.1 |
| 2000-2001 | 4,680 | -1.2 |
| 1999-2000 | 4,736 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Beverly Public Schools (%) | Massachusetts K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.1 | 7.4 |
| Black | 3.3 | 9.6 |
| Hispanic | 16.3 | 25.1 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| White | 73.7 | 52.8 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[9]
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Beverly Public Schools had 378.25 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 11.9.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 12.46 |
| Kindergarten: | 22.38 |
| Elementary: | 241.06 |
| Secondary: | 102.35 |
| Total: | 378.25 |
Beverly Public Schools employed 10.40 district administrators and 20.40 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 10.40 |
| District Administrative Support: | 11.00 |
| School Administrators: | 20.40 |
| School Administrative Support: | 20.00 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 145.00 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 1.00 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 11.50 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 4.50 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 7.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 4.10 |
| Library/Media Support: | 7.25 |
| Student Support Services: | 72.13 |
| Other Support Services: | 27.50 |
Schools
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[10]
School board meetings
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See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Patch, "Beverly Teachers Form 'Political Education' Committee Following Strike," December 18, 2024
- ↑ The Salem News, "Teachers union effort to recall mayor deemed 'invalid'," December 20, 2024
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 CNHI News, "Never mind? Teachers uncertain if they'll pursue recall of mayor," December 9, 2024
- ↑ Boston 25 News, "Beverly mayor joins negotiations as striking teachers call on him to resign over ‘insulting’ offer," November 15, 2024
- ↑ CBS News, "Marblehead and Beverly end teacher strikes, schools will reopen Wednesday," November 26, 2024
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2021-22 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed October 18, 2025
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
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