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Riverside vs. Willis E Thorpe

Should you attend Riverside or Willis E Thorpe? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Riverside
95 Liberty Street
Danvers, MA 01923
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Willis E Thorpe
1 Avon Road
Danvers, MA 01923
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Willis E Thorpe ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willis E Thorpe ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
316 students
347 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverside over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Willis E Thorpe over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverside.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willis E Thorpe.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverside over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Willis E Thorpe over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverside with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Danvers School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Willis E Thorpe with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Danvers School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1001 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#430 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverside, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Willis E Thorpe, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willis E Thorpe who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willis E Thorpe who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willis E Thorpe who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Riverside by grade.
This chart displays the students of Willis E Thorpe by grade.
Pre-K Students
55
43
Kindergarten Students
42
66
Grade 1 Students
42
46
Grade 2 Students
39
29
Grade 3 Students
44
69
Grade 4 Students
43
46
Grade 5 Students
51
48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riverside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Willis E Thorpe, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Willis E Thorpe, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riverside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Willis E Thorpe, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
83%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Willis E Thorpe, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riverside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Willis E Thorpe, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.30
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverside, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Willis E Thorpe, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverside, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Willis E Thorpe, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riverside, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Willis E Thorpe, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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