Excellent
#305 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 17% in state
Willis E Thorpe
Elementary School · Danvers · Danvers, MA
A Danvers elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1 Avon Rd, Danvers, MA 01923
- Math 56% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willis E Thorpe score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 52% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Willis E Thorpe sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,625/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danvers), 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
$117,072
Median home value
$611,200
Median rent
$2,004/mo
College educated
47%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01923; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hands Childrens CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK | 0.7 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| RiversideEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Waldorf School at Moraine FarmPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| The Saints AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 161 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Danvers
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $21,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willis E Thorpe is listed in Danvers; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willis E Thorpe
Willis E Thorpe is a public elementary school in Danvers, MA, part of Danvers, serving approximately 347 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #305 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willis E Thorpe
What grades does Willis E Thorpe serve?
Willis E Thorpe serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Willis E Thorpe?
Willis E Thorpe has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis E Thorpe?
The student-teacher ratio at Willis E Thorpe 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 Willis E Thorpe rank in MA?
Willis E Thorpe ranks #305 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Willis E Thorpe's MySchoolScout rating?
Willis E Thorpe has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Willis E Thorpe?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willis E Thorpe has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Willis E Thorpe a charter school?
No, Willis E Thorpe is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willis E Thorpe a Title I school?
No, Willis E Thorpe is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (978) 774-6946
- Area population (ZIP 01923)
- 27,778
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
Official sources & links
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 01923; 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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