Excellent
#198 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 11% in state
Ayers/ryal Side School
Elementary School · Beverly · Beverly, MA
A Beverly elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
40 Woodland Avenue, Beverly, MA 01915
- Math 68% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ayers/ryal Side School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2022, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 58 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ayers/ryal Side School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average579/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beverly), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,347
Median home value
$619,600
Median rent
$1,684/mo
College educated
51.4%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly School for the DeafPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Mrs Alexander's SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Hopeful Journeys Educational CenterPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Shore Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | K–9 | 1.2 mi | 341 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Beverly
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ayers/ryal Side School is listed in Beverly; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ayers/ryal Side School
Ayers/ryal Side School is a public elementary school in Beverly, MA, part of Beverly, serving approximately 388 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ayers/ryal Side School
What grades does Ayers/ryal Side School serve?
Ayers/ryal Side School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Ayers/ryal Side School?
Ayers/ryal Side School has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ayers/ryal Side School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ayers/ryal Side School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ayers/ryal Side School rank in MA?
Ayers/ryal Side School ranks #198 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Ayers/ryal Side School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ayers/ryal Side School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ayers/ryal Side School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ayers/ryal Side School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ayers/ryal Side School a charter school?
No, Ayers/ryal Side School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ayers/ryal Side School a Title I school?
No, Ayers/ryal Side School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (978) 921-6116
- Area population (ZIP 01915)
- 41,656
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01915; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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