Beverly Middle School

502 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915

1,388 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Briscoe Middle School, located at 7 Sohier Rd in Beverly, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational hub for the local community. As part of the Beverly Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its adolescent students. The school typically focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond the classroom, Briscoe Middle School generally emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school strives to provide a supportive culture where students are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which help to cultivate well-rounded individuals. By focusing on collaboration and character building, the school aims to create a positive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong connections with families and the broader Beverly community.

1,388

Total Students

111.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beverly Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,023
Hispanic	215
Black	51
Asian	27
Two or More	72

White
1,023 (73.7%)
Hispanic
215 (15.5%)
Two or More
72 (5.2%)
Black
51 (3.7%)
Asian
27 (1.9%)

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:	Beverly
Phone:	(978)921-6103
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	1,388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 5 372

Grade 6 339

Grade 7 360

Grade 8 317