Ivan G Smith vs Riverside
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ivan G Smith
Danvers · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
Riverside
Danvers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
| Measure | Ivan G Smith Danvers, Massachusetts | Riverside Danvers, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 1,009 | #547 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3790 of 50,301 | #18545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 389 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Danvers | Danvers |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ivan G Smith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 59.5).
- •Ivan G Smith does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Ivan G Smith does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Ivan G Smith does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.0).
- •Ivan G Smith is the larger school with 389 students compared with 350.
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 Ivan G Smith better than Riverside?
On the Success Index (US), Ivan G Smith ranks higher (82.2 vs 59.5 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 Ivan G Smith and Riverside?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Danvers and Danvers in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ivan G Smith: 389. Riverside: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ivan G Smith and Riverside rank in Massachusetts?
Ivan G Smith is 165th of 1,009 and Riverside is 547th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).