Is John E. McCarthy a good school?

John E. McCarthy ranks 498 th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend John E. McCarthy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 384 students attended John E. McCarthy.

What is the racial makeup of John E. McCarthy?

Students at John E. McCarthy are 60% White, 22% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of John E. McCarthy attend?

Students who attend John E. McCarthy usually go on to attend: Middle : J Henry Higgins Middle High : Peabody Veterans Memorial High

John E. McCarthy

Summary:

John E. McCarthy is an elementary school located in Peabody, Massachusetts, serving 338 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above the Peabody district average, but below the state average in most subject areas and grade levels.

In the 2023-2024 school year, John E. McCarthy's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics were 38.52% and 40.5%, respectively, compared to the Peabody district averages of 26.77% and 33.14%, and the state averages of 39.17% and 40.91%. The school's performance is particularly strong in 5th grade ELA, where 44.19% of students were proficient or better, compared to 27.27% in the Peabody district and 37.95% statewide. However, the school's 4th grade ELA proficiency rate (28.95%) is lower than both the Peabody district (25.17%) and the state (36.51%) averages.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Huckleberry Hill and Summer Street in Lynnfield, John E. McCarthy generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of academic proficiency rates. However, some nearby schools significantly outperform John E. McCarthy, suggesting opportunities for learning and collaboration.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

76 Lake Street
Peabody, MA 01960

(978) 536-5625

District: Peabody

SchoolDigger Rank:
498^th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,681

Students who attend John E. McCarthy usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 384

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.6%

Hispanic:

22.1%

African American:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John E. McCarthy ranks worse than 54.4% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2^nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Peabody School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.6%), Hispanic (22.1%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John E. McCarthy is 15.7, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Peabody School District! (See more...)

Compare John E. McCarthy employs 24.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John E. McCarthy is $12,681, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Peabody School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John E. McCarthy:

SchoolDigger ranks John E. McCarthy 498^th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See John E. McCarthy in the ranking list.)

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Peabody:

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

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Rank History for all students at John E. McCarthy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2006	56.45	422^nd	911	53.7%
2007	62.32	380^th	911	58.3%
2008	50.59	493^rd	908	45.7%
2009	45.65	538^th	909	40.8%
2010	49.89	525^th	920	42.9%
2011	59.76	408^th	924	55.8%
2012	60.72	407^th	930	56.2%
2013	67.23	332^nd	928	64.2%
2014	61.01	398^th	926	57.0%
2015	68.86	298^th	914	67.4%
2016	60.90	385^th	932	58.7%
2017	74.63	226^th	938	75.9%
2018	51.03	491^st	934	47.4%
2019	51.16	481^st	942	48.9%
2021	60.98	382^nd	936	59.2%
2022	46.31	502^nd	932	46.1%
2023	47.36	496^th	928	46.6%
2024	47.47	498^th	916	45.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at John E. McCarthy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	48.70	435^th	886	50.9%
2019	45.96	494^th	896	44.9%
2021	71.03	175^th	894	80.4%
2022	59.42	305^th	905	66.3%
2024	36.73	448^th	731	38.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John E. McCarthy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	60.18	220^th	685	67.9%
2019	48.43	371^st	700	47.0%
2021	81.74	51^st	705	92.8%
2022	57.88	286^th	772	63.0%
2023	62.26	226^th	757	70.1%
2024	62.84	221^st	760	70.9%

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Rank History for Female students at John E. McCarthy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	62.79	352^nd	893	60.6%
2019	63.41	333^rd	902	63.1%
2021	68.65	267^th	898	70.3%
2022	48.91	482^nd	901	46.5%
2023	43.56	518^th	887	41.6%
2024	40.91	531^st	886	40.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at John E. McCarthy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	44.07	327^th	656	50.2%

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Rank History for Male students at John E. McCarthy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	41.26	559^th	898	37.8%
2019	38.95	573^rd	907	36.8%
2021	55.94	411^th	904	54.5%
2022	38.69	561^st	908	38.2%
2023	51.23	438^th	896	51.1%
2024	57.84	374^th	891	58.0%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at John E. McCarthy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.90	389^th	925	57.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at John E. McCarthy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	74.34	63^rd	446	85.9%

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Rank History for White students at John E. McCarthy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	38.03	527^th	772	31.7%
2019	39.15	518^th	780	33.6%
2021	43.72	448^th	765	41.4%
2022	36.97	514^th	764	32.7%
2023	38.82	501^st	762	34.3%
2024	30.03	581^st	753	22.8%

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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.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	277	5	17	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	313
2006	283	2	19	23	0	n/a	n/a	13	340
2007	268	6	17	27	0	n/a	n/a	11	329
2008	259	9	26	18	0	n/a	n/a	15	327
2009	272	10	13	22	0	0	11	0	328
2010	259	11	9	27	0	0	4	0	310
2011	238	14	14	25	0	0	4	0	295
2012	251	19	15	20	0	0	8	0	313
2013	255	11	11	25	0	0	5	0	307
2014	264	7	9	19	0	0	5	0	304
2015	268	8	7	15	0	0	7	0	305
2016	294	10	13	18	0	0	10	0	345
2017	300	8	10	26	0	0	9	0	353
2018	294	7	7	35	0	0	11	0	354
2019	304	8	6	33	0	0	11	0	362
2020	288	12	12	30	0	0	8	0	350
2021	222	15	15	37	0	0	12	0	301
2022	216	14	11	58	2	1	13	0	315
2023	230	14	6	65	3	3	17	0	338
2024	229	35	11	85	3	2	19	0	384

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. McCarthy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	313	23.1	13.5	14.4
2006	340	27.9	12.2	18.3
2007	329	25.0	13.2	19.8
2008	327	24.0	13.6	23.4
2009	328	24.0	13.7	19.8
2010	310	24.3	12.7	26.5
2011	295	24.0	12.2	30.8
2012	313	23.6	13.2	27.8
2013	307	24.4	12.5	31.3
2014	304	25.1	12.0	34.5
2015	305	24.0	12.7	36.1
2016	345	24.0	14.3	n/a
2017	353	24.4	14.4	n/a
2018	354	25.9	13.6	n/a
2019	362	26.0	13.9	n/a
2020	350	25.9	13.5	n/a
2021	301	27.2	11.0	n/a
2022	315	25.6	12.2	n/a
2023	338	25.1	13.4	n/a
2024	384	24.3	15.7	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 John E. McCarthy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	313	23.1	13.5	14.4
2006	340	27.9	12.2	18.3
2007	329	25.0	13.2	19.8
2008	327	24.0	13.6	23.4
2009	328	24.0	13.7	19.8
2010	310	24.3	12.7	26.5
2011	295	24.0	12.2	30.8
2012	313	23.6	13.2	27.8
2013	307	24.4	12.5	31.3
2014	304	25.1	12.0	34.5
2015	305	24.0	12.7	36.1
2016	345	24.0	14.3	n/a
2017	353	24.4	14.4	n/a
2018	354	25.9	13.6	n/a
2019	362	26.0	13.9	n/a
2020	350	25.9	13.5	n/a
2021	301	27.2	11.0	n/a
2022	315	25.6	12.2	n/a
2023	338	25.1	13.4	n/a
2024	384	24.3	15.7	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John E. McCarthy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$416 (3.5%)	$11,576 (96.5%)	$11,992
2020	$721 (5.8%)	$11,641 (94.2%)	$12,362
2021	$931 (7.3%)	$11,749 (92.7%)	$12,681

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John E. McCarthy

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 481^st of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 496^th of 928 Elementary schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John E. McCarthy)	59	31.4	27.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Peabody)	47	32.8	14.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John E. McCarthy)	50	45.7	4.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Peabody)	37	35.9	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John E. McCarthy)	41	30	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Peabody)	44	28	16%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (John E. McCarthy)	60	35	25%
4th Grade Mathematics (Peabody)	42	33	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John E. McCarthy)	51	58.1	7.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Peabody)	41	30.8	10.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	43.8	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (John E. McCarthy)	52	58.6	6.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Peabody)	38	32.8	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.9	8.2%
5th Grade Science (John E. McCarthy)	51	36.7	14.3%
5th Grade Science (Peabody)	41	23.4	17.6%
5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	48	41.6	6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (John E. McCarthy)	49	38.7	10.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Peabody)	44	32.5	11.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (John E. McCarthy)	54	45.2	8.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Peabody)	41	32.6	8.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (John E. McCarthy)	51	36.7	14.3%
All Grades Science (Peabody)	45	30.9	14.1%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	362	338	6.6%
African American	8	14	75%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	33	65	97%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	304	230	24.3%
Two or More Races	11	17	54.5%

Schools Near John E. McCarthy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John E. McCarthy	Public	PK, KG-5	76 Lake Street	Peabody	01960	Essex County	Peabody	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 536-5625	384	24	15.7		229 (59.6%)	35 (9.1%)	85 (22.1%)	11 (2.9%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.9%)	47.5	498^th of 916 public elementary schools	45.6%		47.4	496^th of 928 public elementary schools	46.6%	2	41.5	29.0	44.2	38.5	50.0	34.2	37.2	40.5	44.2	44.2	$12,681	$931	$11,749
West Memorial	Public	PK, KG-5	15 Bow Street	Peabody	01960	Essex County	Peabody	No	No	No	No	(978) 536-5850	277	20	13.6		235 (84.8%)	2 (0.7%)	25 (9.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	50.9	463^rd of 916 public elementary schools	49.5%		56.9	411^th of 928 public elementary schools	55.7%	52	35.9	33.3	22.2	30.6	46.2	66.7	47.2	53.2	47.2	47.2	$14,873	$667	$14,206
Huckleberry Hill	Public	K-4	5 Knoll Road	Lynnfield	01940	Essex County	Lynnfield	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 334-5835	449	27	16.6		324 (72.2%)	14 (3.1%)	34 (7.6%)	50 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.0%)	91	60^th of 916 public elementary schools	93.4%		77.2	214^th of 928 public elementary schools	76.9%	154	76.0	54.2		65.1	78.1	74.0		76.0			$16,252	$412	$15,840
John E Burke	Public	K-5	127 Birch Street	Peabody	01960	Essex County	Peabody	No	No	No	No	(978) 536-5400	295	27	10.7		235 (79.7%)	9 (3.1%)	44 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	43.7	528^th of 916 public elementary schools	42.4%		48.8	485^th of 928 public elementary schools	47.7%	43	22.2	23.4	41.1	29.7	42.2	38.3	48.2	43.2	46.4	46.4	$15,292	$627	$14,665
Summer Street	Public	K-4	262 Summer Street	Lynnfield	01940	Essex County	Lynnfield	No	No	No	No	(781) 334-5830	418	25	16.9		362 (86.6%)	5 (1.2%)	12 (2.9%)	18 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.0%)	88.7	88^th of 916 public elementary schools	90.4%		94.5	26^th of 928 public elementary schools	97.2%	62	59.3	68.0		63.4	64.0	90.7		76.4			$16,250	$278	$15,972
Lynnfield Preschool	Public	PK	262 Summer Street	Lynnfield	01940	Essex County	Lynnfield	No	No	No	No	(781) 581-5140	39	3	13.0		30 (76.9%)	1 (2.6%)	3 (7.7%)	2 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.7%)								(n/a)											$24,481	$910	$23,571
Capt William G Shoemaker	Public	PK, KG-5	26 Regina Rd	Lynn	01904	Essex County	Lynn	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 477-7450	338	40	8.3		110 (32.5%)	42 (12.4%)	145 (42.9%)	24 (7.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	29.5	642^nd of 916 public elementary schools	29.9%		27.8	669^th of 928 public elementary schools	27.9%	27	20.0	21.6	30.5	24.7	32.7	44.7	25.0	32.7	36.7	36.7	$22,530	$1,988	$20,543
Highlands	Public	K-5	190 Hobart Street	Danvers	01923	Essex County	Danvers	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 774-5011	380	25	14.9		285 (75.0%)	20 (5.3%)	57 (15.0%)	13 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	30.6	633^rd of 916 public elementary schools	30.9%		45.4	516^th of 928 public elementary schools	44.4%	117	19.1	36.1	17.9	24.3	29.4	55.7	29.8	38.2	21.4	21.4	$16,060	$1,086	$14,974
Center	Public	K-5	18 Irving Street	Peabody	01960	Essex County	Peabody	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 536-5475	349	29	12.2		172 (49.3%)	38 (10.9%)	120 (34.4%)	9 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	39.9	561^st of 916 public elementary schools	38.8%		28.6	663^rd of 928 public elementary schools	28.6%	102	28.9	36.2	30.0	31.7	32.7	37.5	35.7	35.4	48.6	48.6	$13,320	$761	$12,559
Fuller Meadow	Public	K-2	143 South Main Street	Middleton	01949	Essex County	Middleton	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 750-4756	285	29	9.9		247 (86.7%)	3 (1.1%)	17 (6.0%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.5%)								(n/a)											$19,676	$637	$19,039

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