John E Burke

Summary:

John E Burke is an elementary school located in Peabody, Massachusetts, serving 252 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is generally below the state and Peabody district averages across all grades and subjects.

John E Burke's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (29.73%) and Mathematics (43.24%) for the 2023-2024 school year were lower than the state averages (39.17% and 40.91%, respectively). The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 271 out of 938 Massachusetts elementary schools (rated 4 stars) in 2016-2017 to a low of 528 out of 916 (rated 2 stars) in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is particularly concerning, with the school ranking 714 out of 760 Massachusetts elementary schools (rated 0 stars) for this subgroup in 2023-2024.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as John E. McCarthy and West Memorial, John E Burke generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. The school's administration and the Peabody school district may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address these issues and improve educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 127 Birch Street
       Peabody, MA  01960-2099


(978) 536-5400

District: Peabody

SchoolDigger Rank:
528th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,292 Help


Students who attend John E Burke usually attend:

Middle:    J Henry Higgins Middle
High:    Peabody Veterans Memorial High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  252

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
Hispanic:
11.1%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details John E Burke ranks worse than 57.6% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Peabody School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.1%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John E Burke is 11.2, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Peabody School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John E Burke is $15,292, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Peabody School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John E Burke:

SchoolDigger ranks John E Burke 528th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See John E Burke in the ranking list.)

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Peabody:

SchoolDigger ranks Peabody 278th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John E Burke

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Rank History for all students at John E Burke

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.73 442nd 884 50.0%
2004 53.36 455th 882 48.4%
2005 59.44 383rd 887 56.8%
2006 74.47 230th 911 74.8%
2007 74.49 233rd 911 74.4%
2008 66.51 313th 908 65.5%
2009 75.35 223rd 909 75.5%
2010 67.07 324th 920 64.8%
2011 74.37 249th 924 73.1%
2012 65.88 353rd 930 62.0%
2013 57.20 441st 928 52.5%
2014 52.88 490th 926 47.1%
2015 55.05 448th 914 51.0%
2016 63.84 340th 932 63.5%
2017 69.83 271st 938 71.1%
2018 51.14 489th 934 47.6%
2019 40.46 596th 942 36.7%
2021 59.85 398th 936 57.5%
2022 56.56 416th 932 55.4%
2023 48.80 485th 928 47.7%
2024 43.70 528th 916 42.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John E Burke

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.92 718th 886 19.0%
2019 24.83 756th 896 15.6%
2021 37.75 574th 894 35.8%
2022 23.34 762nd 905 15.8%
2023 42.46 369th 703 47.5%
2024 32.35 494th 731 32.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John E Burke

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.77 440th 685 35.8%
2019 39.17 448th 700 36.0%
2021 48.69 343rd 705 51.3%
2022 37.23 512th 772 33.7%
2023 60.94 250th 757 67.0%
2024 16.00 714th 760 6.1%
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Rank History for Female students at John E Burke

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.13 464th 893 48.0%
2019 34.77 631st 902 30.0%
2021 48.96 461st 898 48.7%
2022 60.02 362nd 901 59.8%
2023 47.90 476th 887 46.3%
2024 50.36 451st 886 49.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John E Burke

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.20 419th 656 36.1%
2019 42.70 345th 665 48.1%
2021 34.08 412th 632 34.8%
2022 26.93 515th 672 23.4%
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Rank History for Male students at John E Burke

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.41 475th 898 47.1%
2019 46.95 505th 907 44.3%
2021 69.00 274th 904 69.7%
2022 50.94 449th 908 50.6%
2023 49.44 456th 896 49.1%
2024 35.65 581st 891 34.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at John E Burke

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.46 392nd 925 57.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John E Burke

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.24 374th 446 16.1%
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Rank History for White students at John E Burke

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.22 469th 772 39.2%
2019 30.19 604th 780 22.6%
2021 54.12 341st 765 55.4%
2022 47.47 427th 764 44.1%
2023 40.90 477th 762 37.4%
2024 38.10 508th 753 32.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Open Quote Great school, Mrs Becotte does a fine job as principal. Majority of the teachers are caring. Close Quote



Enrollment information for John E Burke

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1989 279 3 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1990 259 3 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1991 272 3 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1992 264 5 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1993 279 7 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1994 310 6 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1995 311 3 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1996 311 3 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1997 300 3 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1998 314 2 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 309 4 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2000 292 5 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2001 288 6 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2002 297 7 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 297 7 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 253 2 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2005 374 0 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2006 334 0 9 7 1 n/a n/a 4 355
2007 335 0 7 9 1 n/a n/a 4 356
2008 330 0 7 8 0 n/a n/a 5 350
2009 311 1 7 9 0 0 5 0 333
2010 297 1 6 8 0 0 3 0 315
2011 295 1 5 9 0 0 4 0 314
2012 311 5 3 7 0 0 5 0 331
2013 267 2 1 4 0 0 7 0 281
2014 283 1 1 9 0 0 5 0 299
2015 269 2 0 10 0 0 5 0 286
2016 263 2 2 11 0 0 6 0 284
2017 255 1 4 8 0 0 7 0 275
2018 232 3 3 15 0 0 8 0 261
2019 235 1 4 18 0 0 6 0 264
2020 230 1 3 19 0 0 4 0 257
2021 220 1 3 21 0 0 4 0 249
2022 208 2 5 22 0 0 6 0 243
2023 212 5 1 28 0 0 6 0 252

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 John E Burke

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 308 n/a n/a n/a
1989 291 n/a n/a n/a
1990 274 n/a n/a n/a
1991 287 n/a n/a n/a
1992 284 n/a n/a n/a
1993 303 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 334 n/a n/a n/a
1995 325 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 325 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 312 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 325 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 321 n/a 0.0 9
2000 306 n/a 0.0 7.8
2001 308 n/a 0.0 7.5
2002 324 n/a n/a 6.5
2003 324 n/a n/a 6.5
2004 271 19.9 13.6 3.7
2005 388 23.6 16.4 2.3
2006 355 25.9 13.7 3.1
2007 356 24.0 14.8 3.7
2008 350 24.0 14.6 7
2009 333 26.0 12.8 7.5
2010 315 21.0 15.0 6.3
2011 314 19.7 15.9 8.9
2012 331 20.0 16.5 12.1
2013 281 20.2 13.8 9.6
2014 299 21.5 13.8 16.7
2015 286 21.0 13.6 17.5
2016 284 22.0 12.9 n/a
2017 275 20.2 13.5 n/a
2018 261 23.3 11.1 n/a
2019 264 24.4 10.7 n/a
2020 257 24.9 10.2 n/a
2021 249 25.7 9.6 n/a
2022 243 21.6 11.2 n/a
2023 252 22.3 11.2 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 John E Burke

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 308 n/a n/a n/a
1989 291 n/a n/a n/a
1990 274 n/a n/a n/a
1991 287 n/a n/a n/a
1992 284 n/a n/a n/a
1993 303 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 334 n/a n/a n/a
1995 325 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 325 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 312 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 325 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 321 n/a 0.0 9
2000 306 n/a 0.0 7.8
2001 308 n/a 0.0 7.5
2002 324 n/a n/a 6.5
2003 324 n/a n/a 6.5
2004 271 19.9 13.6 3.7
2005 388 23.6 16.4 2.3
2006 355 25.9 13.7 3.1
2007 356 24.0 14.8 3.7
2008 350 24.0 14.6 7
2009 333 26.0 12.8 7.5
2010 315 21.0 15.0 6.3
2011 314 19.7 15.9 8.9
2012 331 20.0 16.5 12.1
2013 281 20.2 13.8 9.6
2014 299 21.5 13.8 16.7
2015 286 21.0 13.6 17.5
2016 284 22.0 12.9 n/a
2017 275 20.2 13.5 n/a
2018 261 23.3 11.1 n/a
2019 264 24.4 10.7 n/a
2020 257 24.9 10.2 n/a
2021 249 25.7 9.6 n/a
2022 243 21.6 11.2 n/a
2023 252 22.3 11.2 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John E Burke

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $470 (3.0%) $14,957 (97.0%) $15,426
2020 $480 (3.0%) $15,617 (97.0%) $16,097
2021 $627 (4.1%) $14,665 (95.9%) $15,292

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John E Burke

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 596th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 485th of 928 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John E Burke)4440.5
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Peabody)4732.8
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John E Burke)5048.7
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Peabody)3735.9
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John E Burke)4525
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Peabody)4428
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (John E Burke)4740.4
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Peabody)4233
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John E Burke)4148.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Peabody)4130.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (John E Burke)5556.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Peabody)3832.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (John E Burke)4340.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (Peabody)4123.4
 17.6%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (John E Burke)4436.5
 7.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Peabody)4432.5
 11.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (John E Burke)5147.6
 3.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Peabody)4132.6
 8.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (John E Burke)4340.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Science (Peabody)4530.9
 14.1%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students264252
 4.5%
African American15
 400%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic1828
 55.6%
Pacific Islander00
White235212
 9.8%
Two or More Races66


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John E Burke ranks 528th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 252 students attended John E Burke.

Students who attend John E Burke usually go on to attend:

Middle : J Henry Higgins Middle
High : Peabody Veterans Memorial High

Students at John E Burke are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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