West Memorial

Summary:

West Memorial is an elementary school in Peabody, Massachusetts, serving 259 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Peabody district and the state of Massachusetts in academic assessments, with strong performance across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

West Memorial's academic excellence is evident in its MCAS Next Generation test scores, where 30.63% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 26.77% in the Peabody district and 39.17% statewide. In Mathematics, 53.15% of West Memorial students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the 33.14% in the Peabody district and 40.91% statewide. The school's Science performance is also impressive, with 47.22% of students proficient or better, compared to 35.12% in the Peabody district and 41.95% statewide.

While Howe-Manning, Dolbeare, and the Summer Street and Huckleberry Hill schools in nearby districts outperform West Memorial, the school's academic achievements are still noteworthy, particularly in its support for special education and low-income students, who rank in the top 30% and top 10% of Massachusetts elementary schools, respectively.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 15 Bow Street
       Peabody, MA  01960-3427


(978) 536-5850

District: Peabody

SchoolDigger Rank:
463rd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,873 Help


Students who attend West Memorial usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
Hispanic:
8.1%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Memorial ranks worse than 50.5% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks first 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 50.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), Hispanic (8.1%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Memorial is 11.7, which is the 4th 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 West Memorial is $14,873, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Peabody School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Memorial:

SchoolDigger ranks West Memorial 463rd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See West Memorial 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 West Memorial

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Rank History for all students at West Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.90 329th 884 62.8%
2004 61.74 365th 882 58.6%
2005 78.53 194th 887 78.1%
2006 74.35 232nd 911 74.5%
2007 76.73 208th 911 77.2%
2008 65.99 325th 908 64.2%
2009 44.84 548th 909 39.7%
2010 32.48 670th 920 27.2%
2011 36.54 635th 924 31.3%
2012 37.61 628th 930 32.5%
2013 41.18 595th 928 35.9%
2014 55.01 466th 926 49.7%
2015 53.60 465th 914 49.1%
2016 59.92 399th 932 57.2%
2017 64.59 334th 938 64.4%
2018 52.20 482nd 934 48.4%
2019 43.93 557th 942 40.9%
2021 52.35 460th 936 50.9%
2022 51.73 463rd 932 50.3%
2023 56.90 411th 928 55.7%
2024 50.91 463rd 916 49.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.44 475th 886 46.4%
2019 61.84 276th 896 69.2%
2021 53.46 374th 894 58.2%
2022 54.49 369th 905 59.2%
2024 61.28 214th 731 70.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.22 78th 772 89.9%
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Rank History for Female students at West Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.32 501st 893 43.9%
2019 28.08 694th 902 23.1%
2021 63.11 328th 898 63.5%
2022 62.10 340th 901 62.3%
2023 60.10 372nd 887 58.1%
2024 56.34 394th 886 55.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.71 58th 665 91.3%
2022 32.83 438th 672 34.8%
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Rank History for Male students at West Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.68 447th 898 50.2%
2019 57.32 389th 907 57.1%
2021 44.08 503rd 904 44.4%
2022 41.68 526th 908 42.1%
2023 52.37 428th 896 52.2%
2024 45.47 491st 891 44.9%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at West Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.12 488th 925 47.2%
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Rank History for White students at West Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.71 475th 772 38.5%
2019 33.09 580th 780 25.6%
2021 33.96 557th 765 27.2%
2022 34.27 549th 764 28.1%
2023 40.05 485th 762 36.4%
2024 35.10 532nd 753 29.3%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Open Quote Incompetent and lack of teaching skills ! They are not out to help your child if your child is in the special education class room . The teachers and suporting staff must have got thier teaching degree from a HAPPY MEAL . Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Memorial

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 293 9 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1989 300 4 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1990 345 3 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1991 340 3 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1992 331 2 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1993 354 3 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1994 369 3 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1995 353 4 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1996 353 4 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1997 354 5 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1998 362 4 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 349 2 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 359 2 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2001 354 1 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2002 382 2 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2003 382 2 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2004 363 5 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 302 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2006 270 6 1 6 1 n/a n/a 4 288
2007 245 10 1 4 1 n/a n/a 1 262
2008 233 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 1 243
2009 233 7 1 10 0 0 4 0 255
2010 219 6 1 13 0 0 6 0 245
2011 217 3 1 12 0 0 6 0 239
2012 218 2 1 10 0 0 5 0 236
2013 265 1 3 7 0 0 7 0 283
2014 263 2 2 7 0 0 6 0 280
2015 250 3 2 12 0 0 2 0 269
2016 230 3 3 12 0 0 2 0 250
2017 225 3 3 5 0 0 2 0 238
2018 231 3 2 10 0 0 2 0 248
2019 237 4 2 15 0 0 3 0 261
2020 241 3 6 9 1 0 4 0 264
2021 213 2 2 8 4 0 5 0 234
2022 222 1 5 14 1 0 7 0 250
2023 226 1 4 21 1 0 6 0 259

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Memorial

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 n/a n/a n/a
1989 317 n/a n/a n/a
1990 356 n/a n/a n/a
1991 357 n/a n/a n/a
1992 351 n/a n/a n/a
1993 374 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 384 n/a n/a n/a
1995 363 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 363 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 370 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 380 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 362 n/a 0.0 8
2000 379 n/a 0.0 7.7
2001 375 n/a 0.0 6.7
2002 397 n/a n/a 7.1
2003 397 n/a n/a 7.1
2004 376 27.1 13.9 5.1
2005 308 22.0 14.0 5.8
2006 288 22.3 12.9 7.7
2007 262 20.0 13.1 10.3
2008 243 17.0 14.3 8.7
2009 255 18.0 14.2 12.9
2010 245 21.1 11.6 16.7
2011 239 20.0 11.9 20.5
2012 236 19.7 11.9 19.9
2013 283 20.6 13.7 17.7
2014 280 20.9 13.3 20.4
2015 269 21.0 12.8 25.7
2016 250 20.0 12.5 n/a
2017 238 20.0 11.9 n/a
2018 248 20.0 12.3 n/a
2019 261 22.1 11.7 n/a
2020 264 23.1 11.4 n/a
2021 234 23.9 9.7 n/a
2022 250 20.9 11.9 n/a
2023 259 22.1 11.7 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 West Memorial

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 n/a n/a n/a
1989 317 n/a n/a n/a
1990 356 n/a n/a n/a
1991 357 n/a n/a n/a
1992 351 n/a n/a n/a
1993 374 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 384 n/a n/a n/a
1995 363 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 363 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 370 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 380 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 362 n/a 0.0 8
2000 379 n/a 0.0 7.7
2001 375 n/a 0.0 6.7
2002 397 n/a n/a 7.1
2003 397 n/a n/a 7.1
2004 376 27.1 13.9 5.1
2005 308 22.0 14.0 5.8
2006 288 22.3 12.9 7.7
2007 262 20.0 13.1 10.3
2008 243 17.0 14.3 8.7
2009 255 18.0 14.2 12.9
2010 245 21.1 11.6 16.7
2011 239 20.0 11.9 20.5
2012 236 19.7 11.9 19.9
2013 283 20.6 13.7 17.7
2014 280 20.9 13.3 20.4
2015 269 21.0 12.8 25.7
2016 250 20.0 12.5 n/a
2017 238 20.0 11.9 n/a
2018 248 20.0 12.3 n/a
2019 261 22.1 11.7 n/a
2020 264 23.1 11.4 n/a
2021 234 23.9 9.7 n/a
2022 250 20.9 11.9 n/a
2023 259 22.1 11.7 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 West Memorial

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $432 (3.0%) $13,829 (97.0%) $14,261
2020 $473 (3.2%) $14,218 (96.8%) $14,692
2021 $667 (4.5%) $14,206 (95.5%) $14,873

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Memorial

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 557th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 411th of 928 Elementary schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Memorial)5257.1
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Peabody)4732.8
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Memorial)3362.9
 29.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Peabody)3735.9
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Memorial)5535.1
 19.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Peabody)4428
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Memorial)4859.5
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Peabody)4233
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Memorial)4637.5
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Peabody)4130.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Memorial)5137.5
 13.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Peabody)3832.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (West Memorial)5434.4
 19.6%
   5th Grade Science (Peabody)4123.4
 17.6%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Memorial)5143.3
 7.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Peabody)4432.5
 11.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (West Memorial)4453.9
 9.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Peabody)4132.6
 8.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (West Memorial)5434.4
 19.6%
   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 Students261259
 0.8%
African American41
 75%
American Indian01
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic1521
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White237226
 4.6%
Two or More Races36
 100%


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Students who attend West Memorial usually go on to attend:

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

Students at West Memorial are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

West Memorial ranks 463rd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended West Memorial.


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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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