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Lawrence Public Schools, 255 Essex St, Lawrence MA 01840, 978-975-5900

Lawrence Public Schools educates 12,204 students in grades PK-12, housed in 18 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-8 (12), K-8 (1), 5-8 (3) and K-4/9-12 (2). 24.2% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 18.9% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 914 teachers, including 685 in core academic areas, 89.1% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 13.4:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $8,977 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Lynn Public Schools, 90 Commercial St, Lynn MA 01905, 781-593-1680

Lynn Public Schools educates 13,619 students in grades PK-12, housed in 28 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-8 (19), 6-8 (4) and PK/9-12 (5). 23.3% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 16.3% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 1,031 teachers, including 867 in core academic areas, 71.8% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $8,953 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Haverhill Public Schools, 4 Summer St, Haverhill MA 01830, 978-374-3405

Haverhill Public Schools educates 7,497 students in grades PK-12, housed in 17 buildings in Haverhill and Bradford. Grade configurations are PK-5 (10), 6-8 (4), 2-12 (2) and 9-12 (1). 6.3% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 18.2% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 545 teachers, including 486 in core academic areas, 90.5% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $7,806 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Peabody Public Schools, 21 Johnson St, Peabody MA 01960, 978-536-6500

Peabody Public Schools educates 6,428 students in grades PK-12, housed in 10 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-5 (8), 6-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 5% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 17.2% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 476 teachers, including 403 in core academic areas, 95.3% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $8,211 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Methuen Public Schools, 10 Ditson Place, Marblehead MA 01844, 978-681-1317

Methuen Public Schools educates 7,477 students in grades PK-12, housed in 6 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-8 (5) and 9-12 (1). 5.8% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 12.8% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 472 teachers, including 420 in core academic areas, 93.2% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 12.5:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $7,337 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Beverly Public Schools, 502 Cabot St, Beverly MA 01915, 978-921-6100

Beverly Public Schools educates 4,409 students in grades PK-12, housed in 8 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-5 (6), 6-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 1.3% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 22% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 302 teachers, including 268 in core academic areas, 95.7% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $8,216 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Andover Public Schools, 36 Bartlett St, Andover MA 01810, 978-623-8501

Andover Public Schools educates 5,998 students in grades PK-12, housed in 10 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-5 (6), 6-8 (3) and 9-12 (1). 0.8% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 15.7% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 465 teachers, including 402 in core academic areas, 96.7% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 12.9:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $9,268 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Gloucester Public Schools, 6 School House Rd, Gloucester MA 01930, 978-281-9800

Gloucester Public Schools educates 3,763 students in grades PK-12, housed in 8 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-5 (6), 6-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 1.8% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 20.2% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 296 teachers, including 254 in core academic areas, 97.3% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 12.8:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $8,449 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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North Andover Public Schools, 43 High St, North Andover MA 01845, 978-794-1503

North Andover Public Schools educates 4,624 students in grades PK-12, housed in 7 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-5 (5), 6-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 1.1% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 12.8% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 285 teachers, including 259 in core academic areas, 97.1% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $7,923 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Salem Public Schools, 29 Highland Ave, Salem MA 01970, 978-740-1212

Salem Public Schools educates 4,433 students in grades PK-12, housed in 10 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-8 (8), 6-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 8.7% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 22.2% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 432 teachers, including 371 in core academic areas, 94.8% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 10.7:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $8,617 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Danvers Public Schools, 64 Cabot Rd, Danvers MA 01923, 978-777-4539

Danvers Public Schools educates 3,618 students in grades PK-12, housed in 7 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-5 (5), 6-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 0.6% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 15.3% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 269 teachers, including 238 in core academic areas, 97.2% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $8,351 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Saugus Public Schools, 23 Main St, Saugus MA 01906, 781-231-5000

Saugus Public Schools educates 3,074 students in grades PK-12, housed in 6 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-5 (4), 6-8 (1) and PK/9-12 (1). 0.8% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 15% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 203 teachers, including 181 in core academic areas, 93.5% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 10.7:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $8,187 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Marblehead Public Schools, 9 Widger Rd, Marblehead MA 01945, 781-639-3141

Marblehead Public Schools educates 3,128 students in grades PK-12, housed in 8 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-6 (6), 7-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 1.5% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 16.9% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 258 teachers, including 210 in core academic areas, 84% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 12.5:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $8,812 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Amesbury Public Schools, 10 Congress St, Amesbury MA 01913, 978-388-0507

Amesbury Public Schools educates 2,433 students in grades PK-12, housed in 4 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-4 (2), 5-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 0.1% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 17.2% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 233 teachers, including 201 in core academic areas, 95.7% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $8,625 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Newburyport Public Schools, 70 Low St, Newburyport MA 01950, 978-465-4457

Newburyport Public Schools educates 2,382 students in grades PK-12, housed in 5 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-4 (3), 5-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 0.3% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 16% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 183 teachers, including 158 in core academic areas, 96.6% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 12.9:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $9,687 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Ipswich Public Schools, 1 Lord Sq, Ipswich MA 01938, 978-356-2935

Ipswich Public Schools educates 2,109 students in grades PK-12, housed in 4 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-5 (2), 6-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 0.5% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 14% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 155 teachers, including 130 in core academic areas, all of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $7,661 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Lynnfield Public Schools, 55 Summer St, Lynnfield MA 01940, 781-334-5800

Lynnfield Public Schools educates 2,299 students in grades PK-12, housed in 28 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-4 (2), 5-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 0.1% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 11.6% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 152 teachers, including 136 in core academic areas, 97.2% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $8,481 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Middleton Public Schools, Tritown School Union, 28 Middleton Rd, Boxford MA 01921, 978-887-0771

Middleton Public Schools, part of Tritown School Union, educates 864 students in grades PK-6, housed in 2 buildings across the city. Masconomet Regional School district serves students in grades 7-12. 0.9% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 15.7% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 57 teachers, including 52 in core academic areas, 91.8% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 15:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $7,332 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Swampscott Public Schools, 207 Forest Ave, Swampscott MA 01907, 781-596-8800

Swampscott Public Schools educates 2,435 students in grades PK-12, housed in 6 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are K-5 (4), 6-8 (1) and PK/9-12 (1). 1.2% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 15.1% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 188 teachers, including 157 in core academic areas, 89% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 12.7:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $8,955 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Boxford Public Schools, Tritown School Union, 28 Middleton Rd, Boxford MA 01921, 978-887-0771

Boxford Public Schools, part of Tritown School Union, educates 974 students in grades PK-6, housed in 2 buildings across the city. Masconomet Regional School district serves students in grades 7-12. 0.4% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 14.1% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 77 teachers, including 70 in core academic areas, 98.3% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 12.8:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $7,665 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Triton Regional School District, 112 Elm St, Byfield MA 01922, 978-465-2397

Triton Regional School District educates 3,277 students in grades PK-12, serving the towns of Newbury, Rowley and Salisbury. Grade configurations are PK-6 (3), 7-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 0.7% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 12.2% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 227 teachers, including 202 in core academic areas, 83% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $7,656 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Georgetown Public Schools, 51 North St, Georgetown MA 01833, 978-352-5777

Georgetown Public Schools educates 1,738 students in grades PK-12, housed in 3 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-5 (2) and 6-12 (1). No district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 12.3% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 112 teachers, including 101 in core academic areas, 98% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $6,273 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Manchester Essex Regional School District, Box 1407, Manchester MA 01944, 978-526-4919

Manchester Essex Regional School District educates 2,299 students in grades PK-12, serving the towns of Essex and Manchester by the Sea. Grade configurations are PK-6 (2) and 7-12 (1). 0.1% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 15.2% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 105 teachers, including 89 in core academic areas, 98.7% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 12.5:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $10,619 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Rockport Public Schools, 24 Jerden Lane, Rockport MA 01966, 978-546-1200

Rockport Public Schools educates 1,038 students in grades PK-12, housed in 3 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-5 (1), 6-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 0.1% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 19.9% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 92 teachers, including 79 in core academic areas, 94.8% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 11.2:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $8,861 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Topsfield Public Schools, Tritown School Union, 28 Middleton Rd, Boxford MA 01921, 978-887-0771

Topsfield Public Schools, part of Tritown School Union, educates 694 students in grades PK-6, housed in 2 buildings across the city. Masconomet Regional School district serves students in grades 7-12. 0.3% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 12.5% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 56 teachers, including 53 in core academic areas, 93.3% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 12.7:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $7,858 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District, 5 School St, Wenham MA 01984, 978-468-5310

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District educates 2,163 students in grades PK-12, serving the towns of Hamilton and Wenham. Grade configurations are PK-5 (3), 6-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 0.4% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 15.6% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 171 teachers, including 150 in core academic areas, 97.4% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 12.8:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $9,209 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Pentucket Regional School District, 22 Main St, West Newbury MA 01985, 617-363-2280

Pentucket Regional School District educates 3,363 students in grades PK-12, serving the towns of Groveland, Merrimac and West Newbury. Grade configurations are PK-6 (4), 7-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 0.1% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 15.9% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 235 teachers, including 209 in core academic areas, 99.6% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 14.7:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $7,149 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Masconomet Regional School District, 20 Endicott Rd, Topsfield MA 01983, 978-887-2323

Masconomet Regional School District educates 2,150 students in grades 7-12, serving the towns of Boxford, Middleton and Topsfield. Grade configurations are 7-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 0.3% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 13.2% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 130 teachers, including 113 in core academic areas, 94.7% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $9,328 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.