Ayers/Ryal Side School vs Bates
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ayers/Ryal Side School
Beverly · Public elementary · Grades K–4
388 students
Bates
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Ayers/Ryal Side School Beverly, Massachusetts | Bates Salem, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 1,009 | #794 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #15966 of 50,301 | #31247 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 388 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| city | Beverly | Salem |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ayers/Ryal Side School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 41.0).
- •Ayers/Ryal Side School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Ayers/Ryal Side School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Bates does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.4).
- •Bates is the larger school with 410 students compared with 388.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ayers/Ryal Side School better than Bates?
On the Success Index (US), Ayers/Ryal Side School ranks higher (63.2 vs 41.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ayers/Ryal Side School and Bates?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Beverly and Salem in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayers/Ryal Side School: 388. Bates: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayers/Ryal Side School and Bates rank in Massachusetts?
Ayers/Ryal Side School is 478th of 1,009 and Bates is 794th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).