Today is a look at spending on education in Beverly compared to other local communities.
According to the Massachusetts Dept. of Education’s 2007 figures, Beverly's per pupil expenditure was $11,210.67, which is below the state average of $11,864.91. Beverly spends less than Salem ($13,665), Manchester/Essex ($12,865), Lynn ($12,220), Chelsea ($12,199), and Hamilton Wenham ($12,100).
Here is how Beverly stacks up overall:
- SALEM: 13,664.55
- MANCHESTER ESSEX: 12,864.89
- LYNN: 12,220.90
- CHELSEA: 12,198.27
- HAMILTON WENHAM: 12,100.27
- ROCKPORT: 12,099.20
- MALDEN: 11,712.65
- NEWBURYPORT: 11,457.72
- BEVERLY: 11,210.67
- PEABODY: 11,202.30
- SAUGUS: 10,824.92
- DANVERS: 10,556.12
- IPSWICH: 9,734.19
- MIDDLETON: 9,347.15
According to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of School Finance, Beverly's average teacher salary was $44,337 in FY 2007, significantly below the state average of $58,188 as well as LAST among surrounding communities. The chart below shows relative teacher salaries in all area towns and cities:
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