School district or education agency · NCES 2507260

Marblehead

Marblehead, MA

District overview See comparisons

Students2,617

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools5

operational schools · 2023–24

Students2,617

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$22,906

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictMAUnited States

Academic standing2025

73rd percentile55th percentile45th percentile

This district is 18 percentile points higher than the state figure and 28 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

12.7%22.8%27.8%

This district is 10.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 15.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$26,759$24,997$19,509

This district is $1,762 per student higher than the state figure and $7,250 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$22,906$22,954$15,859

This district is $48 per student lower than the state figure and $7,047 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$447$1,661$1,964

This district is $1,214 per student lower than the state figure and $1,517 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$245$103$336

This district is $142 per student higher than the state figure and $91 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$5,425$4,157$1,793

This district is $1,268 per student higher than the state figure and $3,632 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$13,976$13,633$8,742

This district is $343 per student higher than the state figure and $5,234 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$5,860$5,688$3,769

This district is $172 per student higher than the state figure and $2,091 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$22,852$8,192$11,715

This district is $14,660 per student higher than the state figure and $11,137 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,639$467$869

This district is $1,172 per student higher than the state figure and $770 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

11:112:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 4.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

201:1339:1376:1

This district is 138 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 175 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

165.0161.4138.9

This district is 3.6 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 26.1 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

26.930.918.5

This district is 4.0 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 8.4 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

3.11.50.9

This district is 1.6 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 2.2 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

99.5%98.1%99.0%

This district is 1.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.3%2.2%2.6%

This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

2.3%3.5%2.9%

This district is 1.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

4.1%11.1%12.0%

This district is 7.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

20.5%17.8%14.0%

This district is 2.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 6.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

5.2%5.0%3.9%

This district is 0.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%93.7%95.8%

This district is 6.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+0.6%+0.5%+0.5%

This district is 0.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.1%2.7%4.5%

This district is 1.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.5%7.1%9.0%

This district is 5.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.3%4.3%6.7%

This district is 2.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.1%2.9%5.1%

This district is 2.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

2.8%10.4%14.4%

This district is 7.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K59 students

2.3%

Kindergarten–grade 51,062 students

40.6%

Grades 6–8622 students

23.8%

Grades 9–12874 students

33.4%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten59

Kindergarten165

Grade 1186

Grade 2171

Grade 3182

Grade 4187

Grade 5171

Grade 6179

Grade 7235

Grade 8208

Grade 9216

Grade 10199

Grade 11244

Grade 12215

Students by race and ethnicity

White2,173 (83.0%)

Hispanic/Latino220 (8.4%)

Two or more races114 (4.4%)

Black or African American67 (2.6%)

Asian34 (1.3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native1 (0.0%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

59Students enrolled in pre-K

6Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

9.8:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District2.3%

MA3.5%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

431.8All district staff, full-time equivalent

245.8Teachers, full-time equivalent

13School counselors, full-time equivalent

8School psychologists, full-time equivalent

70.3Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

4Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

18School administrators, full-time equivalent

30.2Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers6 FTE

Kindergarten teachers9.9 FTE

Elementary teachers145.8 FTE

Secondary teachers84 FTE

Elementary school counselors8 FTE

Secondary school counselors5 FTE

Instructional coordinators0.2 FTE

District administrators7.8 FTE

District administrative support5.4 FTE

School administrative support13.9 FTE

Library and media support5.3 FTE

Other support staff10 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

213Total completers

212Regular diplomas

1Other state-recognized credentials

3Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District99.5%

MA98.1%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.3%

MA2.2%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

4.1%Students learning English103 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District4.1%

MA11.1%

U.S.12.0%

20.5%Students receiving IDEA special-education services521 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District20.5%

MA17.8%

U.S.14.0%

5.2%Students with Section 504 plans132 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District5.2%

MA5.0%

U.S.3.9%

1.1%English learners also receiving IDEA services27 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.1%

MA2.3%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

65Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

MA93.7%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

3,533children ages 5 to 17

98estimated to live in families below the poverty line

2.8%about 1 in 36 school-age children

District2.8%

MA10.4%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in MA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

HanoverHanover, MA2,602 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →BedfordBedford, MA2,559 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →SudburySudbury, MA2,539 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →SaugusSaugus, MA2,610 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Dighton-RehobothDighton, MA2,549 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged1,880 assessments

76 out of 100

Fem1,061 assessments

75 out of 100

White students1,847 assessments

75 out of 100

Mal1,145 assessments

71 out of 100

Hispanic students156 assessments

59 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students298 assessments

48 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

2Elementary schools

1High schools

2Middle schools

5Suburb setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

3.8%Federal

20.3%State

75.9%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$22,906Total current spending per student

$14,132Instruction per student

$8,320Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$2.7MFederal revenue3.8% of total revenue

$14.5MState revenue20.3% of total revenue

$54.3MLocal revenue75.9% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$14,132Instructionper student

$8,320Student and instructional supportper student

$5,425Special educationper student

$2,488Building operations and maintenanceper student

$667Student transportationper student

$454Food servicesper student

$153Technologyper student

People costs

$37.3MSalaries$13,976 per student

$15.7MEmployee benefits$5,860 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$654KEquipmentFY 2023

$1.2MCapital outlay$447 per student

$541KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$61.1MDebt outstanding at year end$22,852 per student

$7MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$4.4MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$1.9MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$144KTitle I$54 per student

$1.1MIDEA special education$396 per student

$1.2MChild nutrition$461 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$22,691

FY 2023$22,906

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$6,165

FY 2023$447

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$22,852

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2112.4%

330 of 2,663 students

2021–2218%

457 of 2,536 students

2022–2312.7%

325 of 2,554 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE5 reporting schools

1Security staff FTE5 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs5 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

28Out-of-school suspensions5 reporting schoolsSee schools →9In-school suspensions5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests5 reporting schoolsSee schools →7Physical restraint1 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

0%Schools reporting Wi-Fi5 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber5 reporting schools

5Student devices reported5 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →1Threats without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →1Attacks without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents5 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?12.7% chronically absent2022–23 · 2,554 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Improved overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?6 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$22,906current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?201:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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