Ayers/Ryal Side School vs Maurice A Donahue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 150 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
Maurice A Donahue Elementary
Holyoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
| Measure | Ayers/Ryal Side School Beverly, Massachusetts | Maurice A Donahue Elementary Holyoke, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 1,009 | #993 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #15966 of 50,301 | #46234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 388 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 8% |
| city | Beverly | Holyoke |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ayers/Ryal Side School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 17.7).
- •Ayers/Ryal Side School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 8%).
- •Ayers/Ryal Side School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 14%).
- •Maurice A Donahue Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.4).
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 Maurice A Donahue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ayers/Ryal Side School ranks higher (63.2 vs 17.7 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 Maurice A Donahue Elementary?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Beverly and Holyoke in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayers/Ryal Side School: 388. Maurice A Donahue Elementary: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayers/Ryal Side School and Maurice A Donahue Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Ayers/Ryal Side School is 478th of 1,009 and Maurice A Donahue Elementary is 993rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).