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Great Oak vs. Ivan G Smith

Should you attend Great Oak or Ivan G Smith? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Great Oak
76 Pickering Street
Danvers, MA 01923
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Ivan G Smith
15 Lobao Drive
Danvers, MA 01923
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Ivan G Smith ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Great Oak ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ivan G Smith ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
300 students
369 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Great Oak over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ivan G Smith over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Great Oak.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ivan G Smith.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Great Oak over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ivan G Smith over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Great Oak with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Danvers School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ivan G Smith with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Danvers School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#472 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#495 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Great Oak, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ivan G Smith, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Oak who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ivan G Smith who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Oak who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ivan G Smith who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Oak who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ivan G Smith who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Great Oak by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ivan G Smith by grade.
Kindergarten Students
41
57
Grade 1 Students
45
69
Grade 2 Students
53
56
Grade 3 Students
58
66
Grade 4 Students
50
57
Grade 5 Students
53
64

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Great Oak, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ivan G Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Great Oak, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ivan G Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Great Oak, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ivan G Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
74%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Great Oak, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ivan G Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Great Oak, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ivan G Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Danvers School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.43
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Great Oak, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ivan G Smith, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Great Oak, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ivan G Smith, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Great Oak, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ivan G Smith, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Danvers School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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