Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ivan G Smith ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ivan G Smith's student population of 369 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ivan G Smith ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ivan G Smith is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#689 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%

Hispanic
11%
25%

Black
6%
10%

White
80%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ivan G Smith's ranking?
Ivan G Smith is ranked #689 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ivan G Smith often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Ivan G Smith?
369 students attend Ivan G Smith.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ivan G Smith students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ivan G Smith?
Ivan G Smith has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ivan G Smith offer ?
Ivan G Smith offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ivan G Smith part of?
Ivan G Smith is part of Danvers School District.
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