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Centerville Elementary

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Centerville Elementary ranks 170 th of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

170^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 906 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Massachusetts elementary schools

Summary

Centerville Elementary is a public elementary school in Beverly, Massachusetts, serving 321 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic assessments, making it a standout in the region.

Centerville Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 58.82% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 63.33% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the Beverly district averages of 45.05% and 50.99%, respectively. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, often ranking in the top 25% or 50% of Massachusetts elementary schools. Over the past several years, Centerville Elementary has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from 659th out of 914 schools in 2014-2015 to 170th out of 906 schools in 2024-2025.

Compared to nearby schools, Centerville Elementary outperforms other Beverly elementary schools, such as Ayers/Ryal Side School, in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, some schools outside the Beverly district, like Bessie Buker Elementary in the Hamilton-Wenham district, have higher proficiency rates in certain grade levels and subject areas. Nonetheless, Centerville Elementary's consistent performance across all grades and its ability to serve a diverse student population make it a standout choice for families in the area.

327

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,236

Per pupil spending ?

38.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

17 Hull Street
Beverly, MA 01915

(978) 921-6120

District: Beverly

Students who attend Centerville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Beverly Middle School
High:	Beverly High

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.3%

Hispanic:

17.1%

Two or more races:

5.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 28th percentile in 2015 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Massachusetts average (61% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Massachusetts elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 53 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg48%

Massachusetts avg41%

170^th of 906

Massachusetts public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 53 pts since 2015

From bottom 28% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 5Elementary Schools in the Beverly

100^th of 348Beverly among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	81.1	170 of 906	81.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.9	208 of 916	77.3%	★★★★☆
2023	65.1	325 of 928	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.2	376 of 932	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	79.6	188 of 936	79.9%	★★★★☆
2019	57.3	419 of 942	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.9	396 of 934	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.1	447 of 938	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	39.0	611 of 932	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	33.4	659 of 914	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	50.1	516 of 926	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	55.9	462 of 928	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.1	359 of 930	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	49.1	533 of 924	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.8	518 of 920	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	58.1	411 of 909	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.9	336 of 908	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	77.4	196 of 911	78.5%	★★★★☆
2006	68.6	284 of 911	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	71.7	269 of 887	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2004	73.0	254 of 882	71.2%	★★★★☆
2003	74.3	233 of 884	73.6%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	58.2	220 of 672	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.1	117 of 632	81.5%	★★★★☆
2019	49.9	284 of 665	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.9	383 of 656	41.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	80.0	158 of 869	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	65.8	303 of 886	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.5	430 of 887	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.4	348 of 901	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	79.9	171 of 898	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	67.5	281 of 902	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.2	395 of 893	55.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2019	70.4	76 of 398	80.9%	★★★★☆
2018	58.3	119 of 379	68.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	63.5	205 of 736	72.1%	★★★★☆
2024	66.4	183 of 760	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	51.1	364 of 757	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.2	399 of 772	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	82.7	46 of 705	93.5%	★★★★★
2019	57.3	262 of 700	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.9	327 of 685	52.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	78.0	189 of 884	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	83.9	126 of 891	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	73.2	236 of 896	73.7%	★★★★☆
2022	57.5	393 of 908	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.5	231 of 904	74.4%	★★★★☆
2019	47.7	499 of 907	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.4	378 of 898	57.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	89.3	35 of 717	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	80.7	92 of 731	87.4%	★★★★☆
2023	70.2	152 of 703	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	44.9	493 of 905	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	74.5	153 of 894	82.9%	★★★★☆
2019	44.7	508 of 896	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.0	543 of 886	38.7%	★★☆☆☆

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	80.1	174 of 925	81.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	85.4	67 of 737	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	77.0	144 of 753	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	58.2	312 of 762	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.8	277 of 764	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	86.1	69 of 765	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	53.5	373 of 780	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.9	367 of 772	52.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)95th percentile+14 vs school

White (2025)91st percentile+10 vs school

Female (2025)82nd percentile~ school

Tested In Person (2021)81st percentile~ school

Hispanic (2019)81st percentile+25 vs school

Male (2025)79th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)72nd percentile-9 vs school

Disabled (2022)67th percentile+8 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics63%+23 vs state

English Language Arts59%+17 vs state

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Schools Near Centerville Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Total
Centerville Elementary	Public	K-4	17 Hull Street	Beverly	01915	Essex County	Beverly	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 921-6120	327	29	11.4		230 (70.3%)	15 (4.6%)	56 (17.1%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.8%)	81.1	170^th of 906 public elementary schools	81.2%		77.9	208^th of 916 public elementary schools	77.3%	38	53.5	63.9		58.8	59.3	67.2		63.3			$20,236
Hannah Elementary	Public	K-4	41R Brimbal Avenue	Beverly	01915	Essex County	Beverly	No	No	No	No	(978) 921-6126	312	26	12.0		238 (76.3%)	6 (1.9%)	39 (12.5%)	11 (3.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.8%)	76.9	219^th of 906 public elementary schools	75.8%		63.4	335^th of 916 public elementary schools	63.4%	116	58.8	56.0		57.6	55.9	60.0		57.6			$19,275
Cove Elementary	Public	K-4	20 Eisenhower Avenue	Beverly	01915	Essex County	Beverly	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 921-6121	394	32	12.4		285 (72.3%)	15 (3.8%)	71 (18.0%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	59.4	362^nd of 906 public elementary schools	60.0%		49.7	475^th of 916 public elementary schools	48.1%	113	52.1	36.3		43.8	52.1	51.3		51.6			$19,578
North Beverly Elementary	Public	K-4	48 Putnam Street	Beverly	01915	Essex County	Beverly	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 921-6130	356	29	12.2		263 (73.9%)	13 (3.7%)	48 (13.5%)	16 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (3.9%)	86.3	113^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.5%		84	133^rd of 916 public elementary schools	85.5%	20	61.4	56.6		58.7	70.2	74.7		72.7			$19,489
Winthrop School	Public	PK, KG-5	325 Bay Rd	South Hamilton	01982	Essex County	Hamilton-Wenham	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 468-5340	329	27	12.1		284 (86.3%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (5.8%)	15 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	79	192^nd of 906 public elementary schools	78.8%		70	278^th of 916 public elementary schools	69.7%	86	55.6	40.4	66.7	53.3	68.9	57.9	70.8	65.3	70.8	70.8	$22,442
Bessie Buker Elementary	Public	K-5	1 School Street	Wenham	01984	Essex County	Hamilton-Wenham	No	No	No	No	(978) 468-5324	255	18	14.1		223 (87.5%)	3 (1.2%)	16 (6.3%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	90.1	67^th of 906 public elementary schools	92.6%		89.5	81^st of 916 public elementary schools	91.2%	14	62.5	61.5	80.0	66.7	71.9	65.8	79.4	72.1	79.4	79.4	$20,383
Ayers/Ryal Side School	Public	K-4	40 Woodland Avenue	Beverly	01915	Essex County	Beverly	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 921-6116	388	27	14.1		329 (84.8%)	11 (2.8%)	35 (9.0%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	85.2	124^th of 906 public elementary schools	86.3%		82.6	150^th of 916 public elementary schools	83.6%	26	62.0	57.3		59.5	71.8	65.9		68.6			$18,358
Cutler School	Public	K-5	237 Asbury Street	South Hamilton	01982	Essex County	Hamilton-Wenham	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 468-5330	246	22	11.1		217 (88.2%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (7.3%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	80.8	172^nd of 906 public elementary schools	81.0%		37.8	576^th of 916 public elementary schools	37.1%	404	69.8	61.8	60.0	64.1	67.4	64.7	52.5	61.5	50.0	50.0	$20,524
Manchester Memorial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	43 Lincoln Street	Manchester	01944	Essex County	Manchester Essex Regional	No	No	No	No	(978) 526-1908	304	31	9.9		281 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	87.2	105^th of 906 public elementary schools	88.4%		84.5	130^th of 916 public elementary schools	85.8%	25	81.6	59.2	60.0	65.9	76.3	65.3	54.4	64.7	76.1	76.1	$24,902
Willis E Thorpe	Public	K-5	1 Avon Road	Danvers	01923	Essex County	Danvers	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 774-6946	294	21	14.1		253 (86.1%)	6 (2.0%)	31 (10.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	63.1	338^th of 906 public elementary schools	62.7%		73.6	256^th of 916 public elementary schools	72.1%	82	39.4	51.6	44.4	46.5	40.6	67.2	46.7	54.6	44.4	44.4	$18,174

Frequently Asked Questions about Centerville Elementary

How many students attend Centerville Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 327 students attended Centerville Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Centerville Elementary?

Students at Centerville Elementary are 70% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Centerville Elementary in?

Beverly

What schools do graduates of Centerville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Centerville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beverly Middle School
High : Beverly High

Is Centerville Elementary a good school?

Centerville Elementary ranks 170^th of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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