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Willis E Thorpe

1 Avon Road
Danvers, MA 01923
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Top 30%
Serving 329 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 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30% in MA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Willis E Thorpe ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Willis E Thorpe's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#412 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
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60-64%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Willis E Thorpe and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Willis E Thorpe and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Willis E Thorpe and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Willis E Thorpe and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Willis E Thorpe and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Willis E Thorpe and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Willis E Thorpe and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Willis E Thorpe and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Willis E Thorpe and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Willis E Thorpe and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
329 students attend Willis E Thorpe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Willis E Thorpe students are White, 11% 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 15:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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