Great Oak vs Ivan G Smith
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Oak
Danvers · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
Ivan G Smith
Danvers · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | Great Oak Danvers, Massachusetts | Ivan G Smith Danvers, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #386 of 1,009 | #165 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12002 of 50,301 | #3790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 291 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Danvers | Danvers |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ivan G Smith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 69.0).
- •Ivan G Smith does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Ivan G Smith does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Ivan G Smith does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.2).
- •Ivan G Smith is the larger school with 389 students compared with 291.
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 Great Oak better than Ivan G Smith?
On the Success Index (US), Ivan G Smith ranks higher (82.2 vs 69.0 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 Great Oak and Ivan G Smith?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Danvers and Danvers in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Oak: 291. Ivan G Smith: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Oak and Ivan G Smith rank in Massachusetts?
Great Oak is 386th of 1,009 and Ivan G Smith is 165th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).