B+ Top 35%

Riverside School

Grades PK-05 DANVERS, MA

Moved up 146 places from 2024 to 2025

#290 State Rank
A- District Grade
95 Liberty Street, DANVERS, MA 01923
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
323 Students
95.3% Attendance Rate
51 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

44.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

8.3% exceeding expectations

2023 29% 29%
2024 33.3% 33.3%
2025 44.3% 44.3%

Mathematics

48.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

10% exceeding expectations

2023 40.3% 40.3%
2024 45.7% 45.7%
2025 48.3% 48.3%

Science

26% Meeting or exceeding expectations

2% exceeding expectations

2023 24% 24%
2024 25% 25%
2025 26% 26%
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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 62%21%
2025English Language Arts04 40%2%
2025English Language Arts05 31%2%
2025Mathematics03 56%18%
2025Mathematics04 44%2%
2025Mathematics05 45%—
2025Science05 26%2%
2024English Language Arts03 45%2%
2024English Language Arts04 26%2%
2024English Language Arts05 29%2%
2024Mathematics03 41%9%
2024Mathematics04 43%—
2024Mathematics05 53%6%
2024Science05 25%2%
2023English Language Arts03 35%5%
2023English Language Arts04 23%8%
2023English Language Arts05 29%—
2023Mathematics03 26%—
2023Mathematics04 42%4%
2023Mathematics05 53%—
2023Science05 24%—

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

323 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 78.6%
Hispanic 15.8%
Black 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 1.5%

Gender

53.3% Male
46.7% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 4.6%
Special Education 26.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch 19.2%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

95.3% Attendance Rate
9.3% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

95 Liberty Street, DANVERS, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside School's grade rating?

Riverside School has earned a grade of B+, ranked #290 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 35% 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 Riverside School?

Approximately 323 students are enrolled at Riverside School.

How does Riverside School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Riverside School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (44% proficient), Mathematics (48% proficient), Science (26% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Riverside School?

Riverside School has an attendance rate of 95.3%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Riverside School part of?

Riverside 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.