C+ Top 66%

Great Oak School

Grades K-05 DANVERS, MA

Moved down 196 places from 2024 to 2025

#547 State Rank
A- District Grade
76 Pickering Street, DANVERS, MA 01923
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
278 Students
94.7% Attendance Rate
43.1 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

35.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2023 46% 46%
2024 42% 42%
2025 35.3% 35.3%

Mathematics

40% Meeting or exceeding expectations

6.3% exceeding expectations

2023 56.3% 56.3%
2024 62.7% 62.7%
2025 40% 40%

Science

51% Meeting or exceeding expectations

4% exceeding expectations

2023 34% 34%
2024 29% 29%
2025 51% 51%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 21%—
2025English Language Arts04 34%—
2025English Language Arts05 51%—
2025Mathematics03 18%4%
2025Mathematics04 49%8%
2025Mathematics05 53%7%
2025Science05 51%4%
2024English Language Arts03 37%—
2024English Language Arts04 62%4%
2024English Language Arts05 27%2%
2024Mathematics03 54%11%
2024Mathematics04 84%20%
2024Mathematics05 50%—
2024Science05 29%8%
2023English Language Arts03 49%9%
2023English Language Arts04 45%2%
2023English Language Arts05 44%—
2023Mathematics03 57%6%
2023Mathematics04 59%8%
2023Mathematics05 53%6%
2023Science05 34%6%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

278 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 77%
Hispanic 14%
Multiracial 4.3%
Black 3.2%
Asian 1.4%

Gender

51.4% Male
48.6% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 4.3%
Special Education 20.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch 26.3%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

94.7% Attendance Rate
11% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

76 Pickering Street, DANVERS, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great Oak School's grade rating?

Great Oak School has earned a grade of C+, ranked #547 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 66% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Great Oak School?

Approximately 278 students are enrolled at Great Oak School.

How does Great Oak School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Great Oak School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (35% proficient), Mathematics (40% proficient), Science (51% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Great Oak School?

Great Oak School has an attendance rate of 94.7%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Great Oak School part of?

Great Oak School is part of Danvers School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.