Ayers/Ryal Side School

Summary:

Ayers/Ryal Side School is a high-performing elementary school located in Beverly, MA, serving 386 students in grades K-4. The school consistently outperforms the Beverly school district and the state of Massachusetts in MCAS Next Generation test scores, with 53.85% of students proficient or better in ELA and 71.15% in Math, compared to the district's 42.03% and 49.01%, and the state's 39.17% and 40.91%.

Ayers/Ryal Side School's strong academic performance extends across various student subgroups, including female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, where the school ranks among the top elementary schools in Massachusetts. The school's consistent 3- or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the years suggests a stable and effective educational environment. Interestingly, Ayers/Ryal Side School outperforms nearby schools, such as North Beverly Elementary, which is also a high-performing school in the state.

The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools may contribute to its academic success. Overall, Ayers/Ryal Side School is providing a quality education to its students, as evidenced by its strong performance across various metrics and its ability to consistently outpace the district and state in academic achievement.


Detail:

Public K-4

 40 Woodland Avenue
       Beverly, MA  01915


(978) 921-6116

District: Beverly

SchoolDigger Rank:
150th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,101 Help


Students who attend Ayers/Ryal Side School usually attend:

Middle:    Beverly Middle School
High:    Beverly High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.4%
Hispanic:
10.9%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ayers/Ryal Side School ranks better than 83.6% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Beverly School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.4%), Hispanic (10.9%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ayers/Ryal Side School is 12.6, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Beverly School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ayers/Ryal Side School is $14,101, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Beverly School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ayers/Ryal Side School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ayers/Ryal Side School 150th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Ayers/Ryal Side School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Beverly:

SchoolDigger ranks Beverly 109th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ayers/Ryal Side School

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Rank History for all students at Ayers/Ryal Side School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 42.47 556th 884 37.1%
2004 36.02 603rd 882 31.6%
2005 23.29 707th 887 20.3%
2006 25.92 713th 911 21.7%
2007 36.89 645th 911 29.2%
2008 43.43 573rd 908 36.9%
2009 49.35 504th 909 44.6%
2010 50.93 515th 920 44.0%
2011 54.49 463rd 924 49.9%
2012 63.18 383rd 930 58.8%
2013 66.71 340th 928 63.4%
2014 68.31 301st 926 67.5%
2015 58.68 404th 914 55.8%
2016 61.25 377th 932 59.5%
2017 67.23 304th 938 67.6%
2018 66.14 327th 934 65.0%
2019 56.36 429th 942 54.5%
2021 60.27 391st 936 58.2%
2022 76.73 210th 932 77.5%
2023 63.02 352nd 928 62.1%
2024 82.64 150th 916 83.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ayers/Ryal Side School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.58 56th 244 77.0%
2019 48.81 97th 258 62.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ayers/Ryal Side School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.27 353rd 886 60.2%
2019 50.31 439th 896 51.0%
2021 59.06 299th 894 66.6%
2022 62.11 271st 905 70.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ayers/Ryal Side School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.98 196th 685 71.4%
2019 67.95 166th 700 76.3%
2021 66.23 172nd 705 75.6%
2022 68.47 175th 772 77.3%
2023 38.02 496th 757 34.5%
2024 79.93 80th 760 89.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ayers/Ryal Side School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.47 236th 893 73.6%
2019 59.36 372nd 902 58.8%
2021 63.42 325th 898 63.8%
2022 77.44 190th 901 78.9%
2023 66.90 298th 887 66.4%
2024 84.05 131st 886 85.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Ayers/Ryal Side School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.09 233rd 656 64.5%
2019 23.72 551st 665 17.1%
2022 59.71 209th 672 68.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ayers/Ryal Side School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.95 383rd 898 57.3%
2019 53.83 429th 907 52.7%
2021 56.01 409th 904 54.8%
2022 71.77 239th 908 73.7%
2023 57.64 377th 896 57.9%
2024 79.14 171st 891 80.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Ayers/Ryal Side School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.61 359th 925 61.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ayers/Ryal Side School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.29 120th 379 68.3%
2019 44.68 220th 398 44.7%
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Rank History for White students at Ayers/Ryal Side School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.23 317th 772 58.9%
2019 50.97 401st 780 48.6%
2021 49.40 392nd 765 48.8%
2022 72.14 172nd 764 77.5%
2023 59.15 303rd 762 60.2%
2024 73.98 169th 753 77.6%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Ayers/Ryal Side School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 303 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1989 307 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1990 319 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1991 333 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1992 374 5 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1993 361 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1994 395 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1995 377 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1996 377 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1997 440 10 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 450 8 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1999 217 6 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 230
2000 415 9 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2001 409 8 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2002 422 9 10 29 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2003 422 9 10 29 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2004 387 8 10 22 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2005 426 11 12 27 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2006 391 10 13 33 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2007 374 10 14 32 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2008 375 8 16 23 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 420 5 18 35 0 0 9 0 487
2010 369 11 22 32 0 0 13 0 447
2011 423 14 20 38 0 0 20 0 515
2012 385 17 21 39 0 0 15 0 477
2013 384 16 23 44 0 0 17 0 484
2014 396 19 18 44 0 1 14 0 492
2015 395 18 22 54 0 1 13 0 503
2016 405 16 19 70 0 1 11 0 522
2017 384 18 23 89 0 0 11 0 525
2018 384 15 21 65 0 0 16 0 501
2019 329 20 19 46 0 0 12 0 426
2020 338 12 9 47 0 0 14 0 420
2021 313 15 8 54 0 0 13 0 403
2022 324 10 7 39 0 0 12 0 392
2023 318 9 5 42 0 0 12 0 386

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ayers/Ryal Side School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 n/a n/a n/a
1989 314 n/a n/a n/a
1990 324 n/a n/a n/a
1991 341 n/a n/a n/a
1992 385 n/a n/a n/a
1993 369 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 403 n/a n/a n/a
1995 386 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 386 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 460 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 467 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 230 n/a 0.0 33.9
2000 439 n/a 0.0 19.1
2001 437 n/a 0.0 0
2002 470 n/a n/a 25.3
2003 470 n/a n/a 25.3
2004 427 33.4 12.8 29.3
2005 476 30.7 15.5 28.2
2006 447 32.4 13.8 27.7
2007 430 32.0 13.4 25.8
2008 422 30.7 13.7 24.4
2009 487 34.0 14.3 25.7
2010 447 32.2 13.8 31.5
2011 515 29.7 17.3 26.8
2012 477 29.1 16.3 33.1
2013 484 30.7 15.7 29.8
2014 492 31.2 15.7 32.1
2015 503 31.0 16.2 34
2016 522 34.0 15.3 n/a
2017 525 36.6 14.3 n/a
2018 501 32.9 15.2 n/a
2019 426 26.2 16.2 n/a
2020 420 27.0 15.5 n/a
2021 403 25.3 15.9 n/a
2022 392 27.8 14.1 n/a
2023 386 30.4 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ayers/Ryal Side School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 n/a n/a n/a
1989 314 n/a n/a n/a
1990 324 n/a n/a n/a
1991 341 n/a n/a n/a
1992 385 n/a n/a n/a
1993 369 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 403 n/a n/a n/a
1995 386 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 386 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 460 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 467 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 230 n/a 0.0 33.9
2000 439 n/a 0.0 19.1
2001 437 n/a 0.0 0
2002 470 n/a n/a 25.3
2003 470 n/a n/a 25.3
2004 427 33.4 12.8 29.3
2005 476 30.7 15.5 28.2
2006 447 32.4 13.8 27.7
2007 430 32.0 13.4 25.8
2008 422 30.7 13.7 24.4
2009 487 34.0 14.3 25.7
2010 447 32.2 13.8 31.5
2011 515 29.7 17.3 26.8
2012 477 29.1 16.3 33.1
2013 484 30.7 15.7 29.8
2014 492 31.2 15.7 32.1
2015 503 31.0 16.2 34
2016 522 34.0 15.3 n/a
2017 525 36.6 14.3 n/a
2018 501 32.9 15.2 n/a
2019 426 26.2 16.2 n/a
2020 420 27.0 15.5 n/a
2021 403 25.3 15.9 n/a
2022 392 27.8 14.1 n/a
2023 386 30.4 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ayers/Ryal Side School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $549 (4.3%) $12,180 (95.7%) $12,729
2020 $535 (4.1%) $12,366 (95.9%) $12,901
2021 $887 (6.3%) $13,214 (93.7%) $14,101

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ayers/Ryal Side School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 429th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 352nd of 928 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ayers/Ryal Side School)6345.8
 17.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beverly)6551.2
 13.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ayers/Ryal Side School)6147.2
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Beverly)6050.3
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ayers/Ryal Side School)4745.2
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Beverly)5645.3
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ayers/Ryal Side School)5060.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Beverly)6355
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ayers/Ryal Side School)5545.5
 9.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Beverly)5746.2
 10.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Ayers/Ryal Side School)5653.8
 2.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Beverly)5245
 7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students426386
 9.4%
African American209
 55%
American Indian00
Asian195
 73.7%
Hispanic4642
 8.7%
Pacific Islander00
White329318
 3.3%
Two or More Races1212


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ayers/Ryal Side School

Students at Ayers/Ryal Side School are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Ayers/Ryal Side School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beverly Middle School
High : Beverly High

In the 2022-23 school year, 386 students attended Ayers/Ryal Side School.

Ayers/Ryal Side School ranks 150th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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