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Ivan G Smith

Elementary School · Danvers

15 Lobao Drive, Danvers, MA 01923

Enrollment

369

Student-Teacher

13.7:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,330 of 1,793

In Danvers

#6 of 7

public schools

In district

#6 of 7

Danvers

Equity

7.1 / 10

Very Good

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Ivan G Smith

5.0/10

Elementary School in Danvers · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.7/10

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About Ivan G Smith

Ivan G Smith is a public elementary school in Danvers, MA, part of Danvers. Ivan G Smith serves approximately 369 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Ivan G Smith has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,330 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Ivan G Smith show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts below district
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • District avg 5.9
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.1 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,084
Chronic Absenteeism7.3%

Ivan G Smith — Students at Ivan G Smith score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 59.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 62.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
65.8%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
74.3%
2022
Math
40.8%
ELA
48.3%
2023
Math
62.3%
ELA
53.7%
2024
Math
59.7%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
45.7%
ELA
43.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.4/10.

How Ivan G Smith Compares

See how Ivan G Smith performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.0/10
26th percentile in MA
Academic
6.3/10
Average
Growth
3.4/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.1/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
27 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.3%

Location

15 Lobao Drive, Danvers, MA 01923

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ivan G Smith may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fuller Meadow (rated 9.8/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Middleton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Willis E Thorpe (rated 8.1/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WALDORF SCHOOL AT MORAINE FARM (rated 7.1/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Beverly), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Danvers, see our Danvers schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Great Oak Danvers 1.2 mi 5.7
ST MARY OF THE ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL Danvers 1.4 mi 5.4
Danvers High Danvers 1.2 mi 6.1
Highlands Danvers 1.6 mi 4.6
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Hathorne 1.3 mi 7.1
LITTLE HANDS CHILDRENS CENTER Danvers 1.7 mi
PLUMFIELD ACADEMY INC Danvers 1.6 mi
Holten Richmond Middle School Danvers 1.9 mi 6.6
Willis E Thorpe Danvers 2.0 mi 8.1
Riverside Danvers 2.5 mi 6.3
Masconomet Regional Middle School Boxford 3.0 mi 6.2
Masconomet Regional High School Boxford 3.0 mi 8.7
NEW ENGLAND ACADEMY Beverly 2.4 mi 5.7
Peabody Veterans Memorial High Peabody 3.1 mi 4.1
Proctor Elementary Topsfield 3.7 mi 7.4
Fuller Meadow Middleton 2.8 mi 9.8
WALDORF SCHOOL AT MORAINE FARM Beverly 2.9 mi 7.1
Center Peabody 4.0 mi 3.8
BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL Peabody 3.8 mi 5.3
Howe-Manning Middleton 3.2 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01923 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$117,072

Median Home Value

$611,200

Median Rent

$2,004/mo

Population

27,778

College Educated

47%

Homeownership

68.9%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Median Age

45.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ivan G Smith

What grades does Ivan G Smith serve?

Ivan G Smith serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Ivan G Smith?

Ivan G Smith has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ivan G Smith?

The student-teacher ratio at Ivan G Smith is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ivan G Smith rank in MA?

Ivan G Smith ranks #1,330 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Ivan G Smith's MySchoolScout rating?

Ivan G Smith has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Ivan G Smith?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ivan G Smith has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ivan G Smith a charter school?

No, Ivan G Smith is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ivan G Smith a Title I school?

No, Ivan G Smith is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
13 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
23 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
369
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.3%

District

Danvers
District Enrollment
3,251
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,084
District Rank
#6 of 7

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