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 41%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Willis E Thorpe's student population of 347 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willis E Thorpe ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willis E Thorpe is 0.22, 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
#412 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
88%
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
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willis E Thorpe's ranking?
Willis E Thorpe is ranked #412 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Willis E Thorpe often compared to?
Willis E Thorpeis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside, Ivan G Smith by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Willis E Thorpe?
347 students attend Willis E Thorpe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Willis E Thorpe students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% 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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