Danvers School District
School District · Danvers, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,251
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,251
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Danvers?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Danvers as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Willis E Thorpe
Danvers · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Holten Richmond Middle School
Danvers · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Riverside
Danvers · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#144 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,084
$287 vs Massachusetts median
District size
3,251 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Danvers ranks #144 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Danvers's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Willis E Thorpe (8.1/10), Holten Richmond Middle School (6.6/10), and Riverside (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Danvers
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willis E Thorpe | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Holten Richmond Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Riverside | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Danvers High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Great Oak | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Ivan G Smith | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Highlands | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $21,084 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Danvers demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Willis E Thorpe, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Danvers students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 54.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Danvers with test data.
Schools in Danvers
7 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Danvers
- Total Enrollment
- 3,251
- Teachers (FTE)
- 272
- District spending per student
- $21,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Danvers?
Danvers's district-level spending was $21,084 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Danvers?
Across schools in Danvers with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.5%. 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 6.1/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.5%
How we rate schools
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Compare Danvers with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
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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