Rank
182
C+
Danvers
6 schools · 1 high school · 5 elementary schools · Danvers
Danvers is a suburban town located roughly 25 miles north of Boston in Essex County. The district encompasses one high school, five elementary schools, and serves a community with an average single-family assessed value around $730,000. Historically significant as the epicenter of the 1692 witch trials, Danvers has evolved into a residential suburb with established neighborhoods and local businesses. The district's 93.6% graduation rate reflects consistent student achievement in the community.
Avg MCAS ELA
41.3%
#210 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
39.2%
#196 of 326
Avg SAT
1,089
#193 of 290
Attendance
93.8%
#163 of 328
Graduation Rate
93.6%
#170 of 288
AP Pass Rate
66.6%
#175 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,728
#168 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$97,514
#103 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 38% | 38% | — | 494 | 253 |
| Grade 4 | 37% | 48% | — | 495 | 301 |
| Grade 5 | 44% | 41% | 40% | 497 | 268 |
| Grade 6 | 33% | 31% | — | 489 | 264 |
| Grade 7 | 32% | 30% | — | 488 | 225 |
| Grade 8 | 35% | 35% | 41% | 489 | 250 |
| Grade 10 | 45% | 31% | 48% | 492 | 206 |
| HS Science | — | — | 46% | 499 | 194 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 78.6%
Asian: 2.3%
Hispanic: 13.7%
Black: 2.9%
Multi-Race: 2.3%
Female: 48%Male: 51.8%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Danvers
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
179
B-
Danvers High
SAT
1,089
ELA
47%
Math
32%
Grad
93.6%
179
B-
Danvers High
1,089
47%
32%
66.6%
93.6%
Elementary Schools in Danvers
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
224
B+
Riverside
ELA
62%
Math
56%
Attend.
95%
Class
18
224
B+
Riverside
62%
56%
95%
18
382
B-
Ivan G Smith
ELA
45%
Math
52%
Attend.
94.8%
Class
21
382
B-
Ivan G Smith
45%
52%
94.8%
21
578
C+
Willis E Thorpe
ELA
39%
Math
41%
Attend.
94.9%
Class
22
578
C+
Willis E Thorpe
39%
41%
94.9%
22
139
C+
Highlands
ELA
56%
Math
71%
Attend.
95.3%
Class
19
139
C+
Highlands
56%
71%
95.3%
19
783
C-
Great Oak
ELA
21%
Math
18%
Attend.
94.3%
Class
21
783
C-
Great Oak
21%
18%
94.3%
21
District Operations
Attendance
#163 of 328Attendance Rate93.8%
Avg Days Absent11
Chronically Absent (10%+)15.5%
Chronically Absent (20%+)3.7%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#168 of 325In-District Per Pupil$19,716
Total Per Pupil$21,728
Total FTE Students3,452
Teacher Salaries
#103 of 325Average Salary$97,514
Teacher FTE Count272
Salary vs. Town Income1.4x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.4x the town's per capita income ($71,055). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#213 of 327Avg Class Size18
English Learners5.3%
Students w/ Disabilities22.7%
Total Students3,263
Staffing & Retention
#175 of 327Teacher Retention87.2%
Principal Retention66.7%
Total Teachers273
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Danvers
Avg Assessed Value
$730,510
#89 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$7,780
Income Per Capita
$71,055
#59 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#130
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.07%
Tax as % of Income10.95%(below avg)
Bond RatingAAA(highest)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$61.4M+0.89% levy growth(typical)
Residential$38.4M
Commercial/Industrial$23.0M
Residential Share49.47%(diverse)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.4% (2.5% base + 0.89% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (49.47%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 2,974(79.0%)
Vocational: 236(6.3%)
Charter: 20(0.5%)
Private: 408(10.8%)
Home School: 37(1.0%)
Total: 3,763