For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,238 students in Danvers School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Danvers School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
3,238 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Danvers School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)92%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.1%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
77%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,078 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,566 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$80 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,078
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,566
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Danvers School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willis E Thorpe
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Avon Road
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-6946
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-6946
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Great Oak
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Pickering Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2533
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2533
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Ivan G Smith
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Lobao Drive
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-1350
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-1350
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Danvers High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Cabot Road
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-8925
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-8925
Gr: 9-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Highlands
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
190 Hobart Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5011
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5011
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Riverside
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Liberty Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5010
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5010
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Holten Richmond Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Conant Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-8590
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-8590
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Danvers School District?
Danvers School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,238 students.
What is the rank of Danvers School District?
Danvers School District is ranked #215 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Danvers School District?
77% of Danvers School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Danvers School District?
Danvers School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Danvers School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,566 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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