Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ayers/ryal Side School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ayers/Ryal Side School serves the west part of Beverly, MA, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ayers/ryal Side School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ayers/ryal Side School's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
388 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Ayers/ryal Side School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ayers/ryal Side School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#525 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
85%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ayers/ryal Side School's ranking?
Ayers/ryal Side School is ranked #525 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ayers/ryal Side School often compared to?
Ayers/ryal Side Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Ayers/ryal Side School?
388 students attend Ayers/ryal Side School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ayers/ryal Side School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ayers/ryal Side School?
Ayers/ryal Side School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ayers/ryal Side School offer ?
Ayers/ryal Side School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ayers/ryal Side School part of?
Ayers/ryal Side School is part of Beverly School District.
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