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Ivan G Smith

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Ivan G Smith ranks 437 th of 899 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

437^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 899 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of Massachusetts elementary schools

Summary

Ivan G Smith is a K–5 elementary school in Danvers, MA, with 389 students, part of the Danvers district, which ranks 220th of 351 districts statewide. In 2025–2026, the school ranks 437th of 899 schools — the 51st percentile, or 3 stars — a middle-of-the-pack position. Its history, however, shows a clear slide: it was a 4-star school at the 82nd percentile in 2020–2021 and the 77th in 2018–2019, and has drifted downward each year since.

Academically, Ivan G Smith is above both the Danvers district and state averages in ELA (43.15%) and Math (45.69%), but below both in Science (30.56% versus 32.13% district and 40.98% state). Within Danvers, it places third of five elementaries in all three subjects — behind Willis E Thorpe and Riverside, and ahead of Highlands and Great Oak. Third grade is a bright spot (53.03% ELA, 57.58% Math, both above state), while 5th grade falls below state levels in reading, math, and science — a sign that early strengths are not holding as students move up. Nearby, Bessie Buker Elementary in Hamilton-Wenham (93rd percentile, 5 stars), North Beverly Elementary in Beverly (79th percentile, 4 stars), and Howe-Manning in Middleton (70th percentile, 4 stars) all post higher proficiency. Notably, North Beverly spends less per pupil ($14,652 versus $16,451) with a similar student-teacher ratio, yet gets stronger reading and math results.

Subgroup results are uneven. Female students rank at the 63rd percentile, while male students sit at 42nd, special education students at 43rd, and low-income students at 46th — all below the school's overall 51st percentile, and most have declined over the past two years. The student-teacher ratio of 12.0 is favorable compared with most nearby schools, and per-pupil spending is moderate. Overall, families should see Ivan G Smith as a solidly mid-range school whose most visible needs are in science, 5th-grade instruction, and support for specific student groups.

389

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,852

Per pupil spending ?

21.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15 Lobao Drive
Danvers, MA 01923-2391

(978) 774-1350

District: Danvers

Students who attend Ivan G Smith usually attend:

Middle:	Holten Richmond Middle School
High:	Danvers High

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.6%

Hispanic:

12.1%

African American:

7.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 66th percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Massachusetts median (51st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 10 pts below the Massachusetts average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg35%

Massachusetts avg41%

437^th of 899

Massachusetts public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 5Elementary Schools in the Danvers

220^th of 351Danvers 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
2026	52.0	437 of 899	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.9	387 of 906	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.1	319 of 916	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.5	292 of 928	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.7	414 of 932	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	81.1	165 of 936	82.4%	★★★★☆
2019	76.7	214 of 942	77.3%	★★★★☆
2018	70.9	271 of 934	71.0%	★★★★☆
2017	60.6	379 of 938	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.7	316 of 932	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	49.9	501 of 914	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	64.7	357 of 926	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	78.2	190 of 928	79.5%	★★★★☆
2012	75.1	232 of 930	75.1%	★★★★☆
2011	73.4	262 of 924	71.6%	★★★★☆
2010	74.5	245 of 920	73.4%	★★★★☆
2009	75.8	217 of 909	76.1%	★★★★☆
2008	75.6	219 of 908	75.9%	★★★★☆
2007	67.5	304 of 911	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	71.8	250 of 911	72.6%	★★★★☆
2005	65.8	328 of 887	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	81.3	160 of 882	81.9%	★★★★☆
2003	64.9	351 of 884	60.3%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	18.6	617 of 672	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	62.8	325 of 869	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.7	352 of 869	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.4	277 of 886	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.2	256 of 887	71.1%	★★★★☆
2022	55.7	414 of 901	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	81.5	159 of 898	82.3%	★★★★☆
2019	71.9	237 of 902	73.7%	★★★★☆
2018	67.0	307 of 893	65.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	45.2	403 of 742	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.1	356 of 736	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.3	291 of 760	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.1	273 of 772	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.2	181 of 705	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	62.0	204 of 685	70.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	43.2	507 of 879	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	53.4	403 of 884	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.0	363 of 891	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.9	342 of 896	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.3	412 of 908	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	76.7	207 of 904	77.1%	★★★★☆
2019	78.5	176 of 907	80.6%	★★★★☆
2018	73.5	224 of 898	75.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	39.8	404 of 709	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.8	224 of 717	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.7	261 of 731	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	33.2	457 of 703	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.3	541 of 905	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.5	382 of 894	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.9	483 of 896	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.5	406 of 886	54.2%	★★★☆☆

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	81.8	157 of 925	83.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	39.2	475 of 734	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.1	420 of 737	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.2	331 of 753	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.4	327 of 762	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.6	474 of 764	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	75.4	164 of 765	78.6%	★★★★☆
2019	72.8	181 of 780	76.8%	★★★★☆
2018	64.9	264 of 772	65.8%	★★★☆☆

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)

Tested In Person (2021)83rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)63rd percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)46th percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2026)43rd percentile-8 vs school

Male (2026)42nd percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)35th percentile-16 vs school

Disabled (2022)8th percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics46%+5 vs state

English Language Arts43%+3 vs state

Science31%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2026)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2026)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2026)		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 (2015)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 6th 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 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Total
Ivan G Smith	Public	K-5	15 Lobao Drive	Danvers	01923	Essex County	Danvers	No	No	No	No	(978) 774-1350	389	32	12.0	21.6%	298 (76.6%)	30 (7.7%)	47 (12.1%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	52	437^th of 899 public elementary schools	51.4%		56.9	387^th of 906 public elementary schools	57.3%	50	53.0	39.7	37.0		43.2	57.6	43.1	37.0		45.7	30.6	30.6	$18,852
Great Oak	Public	K-5	76 Pickering Street	Danvers	01923	Essex County	Danvers	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 774-2533	291	22	12.9	21.3%	216 (74.2%)	20 (6.9%)	39 (13.4%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	28.5	642^nd of 899 public elementary schools	28.6%		44.4	513^th of 906 public elementary schools	43.4%	129	40.0	17.3	16.4		23.7	40.0	39.2	29.1		35.8	25.5	25.5	$18,902
Highlands	Public	K-5	190 Hobart Street	Danvers	01923	Essex County	Danvers	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 774-5011	385	23	16.4	27.7%	272 (70.6%)	28 (7.3%)	68 (17.7%)	10 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	29.1	635^th of 899 public elementary schools	29.4%		33.9	604^th of 906 public elementary schools	33.3%	31	44.1	21.2	27.0		30.3	32.2	36.4	28.6		32.5	19.1	19.1	$17,780
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	21.1%	253 (86.1%)	6 (2.0%)	31 (10.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	60.1	357^th of 899 public elementary schools	60.3%		63.1	338^th of 906 public elementary schools	62.7%	19	46.7	50.0	46.0		47.1	40.9	59.4	55.6		51.8	34.9	34.9	$18,174
Riverside	Public	PK, KG-5	95 Liberty Street	Danvers	01923	Essex County	Danvers	No	No	No	No	(978) 774-5010	350	27	12.7	26.2%	289 (82.6%)	10 (2.9%)	39 (11.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	54.8	405^th of 899 public elementary schools	54.9%		51.1	442^nd of 906 public elementary schools	51.2%	37	56.4	42.4	35.0		44.6	38.5	60.6	43.9		46.9	34.2	34.2	$21,215
Fuller Meadow	Public	K-2	143 South Main Street	Middleton	01949	Essex County	Middleton	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 750-4756	269	30	9.0	8.6%	227 (84.4%)	4 (1.5%)	18 (6.7%)	8 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.7%)								(n/a)													$23,417
Howe-Manning	Public	3-6	26 Central Street	Middleton	01949	Essex County	Middleton	No	No	No	No	(978) 739-2800	461	39	11.7	7.0%	389 (84.4%)	6 (1.3%)	30 (6.5%)	20 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.0%)	69.7	266^th of 899 public elementary schools	70.4%		71	272^nd of 906 public elementary schools	70.0%	6	44.4	38.5	57.8	57.3	49.2	47.5	42.7	56.9	69.3	53.6	64.7	64.7	$21,743
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	8.8%	223 (87.5%)	3 (1.2%)	16 (6.3%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	90.8	66^th of 899 public elementary schools	92.7%		90.1	67^th of 906 public elementary schools	92.6%	1	82.9	58.5	71.1		68.8	82.9	63.1	76.9		72.4	65.8	65.8	$20,383
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	28.3%	263 (73.9%)	13 (3.7%)	48 (13.5%)	16 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (3.9%)	77.7	193^rd of 899 public elementary schools	78.5%		86.3	113^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.5%	80	53.6	56.1			54.8	55.1	67.2			60.6			$19,489
John E Burke	Public	K-5	127 Birch Street	Peabody	01960	Essex County	Peabody	No	No	No	No	(978) 536-5400	294	27	11.0	17.5%	240 (81.6%)	9 (3.1%)	36 (12.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	57.4	376^th of 899 public elementary schools	58.2%		55.6	399^th of 906 public elementary schools	56.0%	23	37.8	51.9	38.8		43.2	24.4	61.1	57.1		48.7	42.9	42.9	$19,898

Frequently Asked Questions about Ivan G Smith

What district is Ivan G Smith in?

Danvers

Is Ivan G Smith a good school?

Ivan G Smith ranks 437^th of 899 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Ivan G Smith attend?

Students who attend Ivan G Smith usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holten Richmond Middle School
High : Danvers High

How many students attend Ivan G Smith?

In the 2024-25 school year, 389 students attended Ivan G Smith.

What is the racial makeup of Ivan G Smith?

Students at Ivan G Smith are 77% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% Asian.

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