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5.9 avg / 10

Danvers School District

School District · Danvers, Massachusetts

Students: 3,251
Teachers (FTE): 272

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

7

5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,084

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#141 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Massachusetts avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,084

$287 vs Massachusetts median

District size

3,251 students

Larger than Massachusetts median

About Danvers

Danvers is a Danvers, Massachusetts school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,251 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $21,084 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Danvers demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Willis E Thorpe, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, Danvers students show an average math proficiency of 47.4% and ELA proficiency of 48.6%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Danvers, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 47.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 48.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Danvers with test data.

District Details

City
Danvers
Total Enrollment
3,251
Teachers (FTE)
272
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Danvers?

Danvers has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Danvers?

The average composite rating for Danvers is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Danvers?

Danvers spends $21,084 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Danvers?

The average student-teacher ratio in Danvers is 12:1.

What is the top-rated school in Danvers?

Willis E Thorpe is the highest-rated school in Danvers with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in Danvers?

Across schools in Danvers with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Danvers compare to other districts in Massachusetts?

Danvers has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
47.4%
ELA Proficiency
48.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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