A
Very Good
85/100

Steward Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 261 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA 01983
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 67% · Math 62% proficient · 70th percentile in Massachusetts
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
357
Students
enrolled
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%70/100reading 70th percentile, math 69th percentile among Massachusetts elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 4% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+14 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+13 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%62%reading +0 pts, math +4 pts58th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 261 Perkins Row
City Topsfield
ZIP Code 01983
District 2511670
NCES School ID 251167001929
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01983

Understanding the community around Steward Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $162,734
Per Capita Income $60,089
Poverty Rate 2.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 65.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.0%
High School or Higher 96.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $732,700
Median Rent $1,107
Owner-Occupied 86.2%
Renter-Occupied 13.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Steward Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.1%
Hispanic/Latino 5.6%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More Races 2.8%
Black 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 357
Teachers (FTE) 30.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Steward Elementary?
Steward Elementary has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Steward Elementary?
Steward Elementary has 357 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Steward Elementary serve?
Steward Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Steward Elementary receive per student?
Steward Elementary receives $23,014 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Steward Elementary in 01983 ▼
Avg Home Value
$991,050
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,304
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
13.8%

Other Schools in 01983

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026