Good News on Class Size!

Enrollment data from the first week of school show that the class size objectives set by the School Committee for the elementary schools have been met. By closing the McKeown School and redistricting the City's K-5 population, the Committee sought to achieve class sizes that were well below its maximum guidelines of 25 students in grades 1 and 2 and 30 students in grades 3 through 5.

The Enrollment Report presented to the School Committee on September 17th demonstrates great success in achieving those goals. Only the second grade at Cove has enrollments at the maximum. As a result, help from paraprofessionals will be added to help the teachers deal with those large classes.

Our school district is an excellent place for all students to learn and grow. After student safety, improving student achievement is our highest priority. I am truly proud of what we are able to do for the young people of this community and their families. Our progress as a school system in recent years is evidence that the Beverly community holds education as a high priority. As a result, we are held in high regard both regionally and around the state.

Quality education is achieved only through a partnership of educators, students, parents, and the greater community. As you search this website and learn more about our schools, I encourage you to look for ways you can support the work of our schools and help us achieve our mission "to enable all students to reach their potential through an academically challenging and diverse education".

As always, if you have any questions about our schools, please do not hesitate to contact a building principal or central office administrator. To contact the Superintendent's Office, you may call 978-921-6100 or email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Jim Hayes
Superintendent of Schools