Willis E Thorpe serves 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Willis E Thorpe placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willis E Thorpe ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Willis E Thorpe's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willis E Thorpe is ranked within the top 20% 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 Willis E Thorpe is 0.17, 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
#318 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
1%
10%
White
91%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Willis E Thorpe's ranking?
Willis E Thorpe is ranked #318 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Willis E Thorpe?
327 students attend Willis E Thorpe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Willis E Thorpe students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willis E Thorpe?
Willis E Thorpe has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Willis E Thorpe offer ?
Willis E Thorpe offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Willis E Thorpe part of?
Willis E Thorpe is part of Danvers School District.
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