Riverside vs Willis E Thorpe
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside
Danvers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
Willis E Thorpe
Danvers · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
| Measure | Riverside Danvers, Massachusetts | Willis E Thorpe Danvers, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 1,009 | #448 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #18545 of 50,301 | #14564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 350 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Danvers | Danvers |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willis E Thorpe scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 59.5).
- •Willis E Thorpe does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Willis E Thorpe does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Riverside does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.7).
- •Riverside is the larger school with 350 students compared with 294.
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 Riverside better than Willis E Thorpe?
On the Success Index (US), Willis E Thorpe ranks higher (65.4 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 Riverside and Willis E Thorpe?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Danvers and Danvers in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside: 350. Willis E Thorpe: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside and Willis E Thorpe rank in Massachusetts?
Riverside is 547th of 1,009 and Willis E Thorpe is 448th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).