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Ayers/Ryal Side School

Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 515 students

 

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Posted June 11, 2013

There are concerts, science fairs, book fairs and fifth grade musicals. The building is nice and new. There is a school vegetable garden. My son learned to read by the end of half-day kindergarten, thanks to his teacher and Bay State Reading program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2010

The Principal doesn't know what they are doing the school doesn't have as many things (science fairs, fifth grade plays, inventions fairs, education extras) as other schools until recently when other school parents insisted some changes, All in all, it stinks. The teachers are great. The Principal is terrible


Posted May 17, 2006

Ayers is a great school community. Teachers are all very qualified. The parent/teacher commnication is fantastic. Great kids and school spirit. I am proud to be associated with this school!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 2, 2006

Too big, too chaotic and inconsistent. Minimal supervision, avoid it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2005

Excellent Kindergarten Program. My son learned alot from a great teacher!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
69%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
39%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
46%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students62%
Female68%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students65%
Female84%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students47%
Female50%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students32%
Female28%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students76%
Female77%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students52%
Female50%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 82% 68%
Hispanic 7% 15%
Asian 4% 6%
Two or more races 4% 2%
Black 3% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Suzanne Charochak
Fax number
  • (978) 921-1995

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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Beverly, MA 01915
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