Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ivan G Smith ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ivan G Smith ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ivan G Smith's student population of 389 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
389 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ivan G Smith 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 Ivan G Smith is 0.40, 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
#495 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ivan G Smith's ranking?
Ivan G Smith is ranked #495 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ivan G Smith often compared to?
Ivan G Smithis often viewed alongside schools like Great Oak, Highlands, Willis E Thorpe by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Ivan G Smith?
389 students attend Ivan G Smith.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ivan G Smith students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ivan G Smith?
Ivan G Smith has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ivan G Smith offer ?
Ivan G Smith offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ivan G Smith part of?
Ivan G Smith is part of Danvers School District.
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