Ayers/ryal Side School serves 403 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Ayers/ryal Side School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ayers/ryal Side School's student population of 403 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ayers/ryal Side School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ayers/ryal Side School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
4%
10%
White
78%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #676 out of 1,644 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Ayers/ryal Side School?
403 students attend Ayers/ryal Side School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ayers/ryal Side School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ayers/ryal Side School?
Ayers/ryal Side School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ayers/ryal Side School part of?
Ayers/ryal Side School is part of Beverly School District.
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