Below Average
#1541 of 1,793 schools in MA
John E. Mccarthy
Elementary School · Peabody · Peabody, MA
A Peabody elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
76 Lake Street, Peabody, MA 01960
- Math 31% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John E. Mccarthy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2022, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where John E. Mccarthy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,095/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peabody), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,173
Median home value
$566,700
Median rent
$1,902/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01960; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| West MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Huckleberry HillEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–4 | 1.6 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of the Assumption SchPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 303 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Peabody
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $19,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
John E. Mccarthy is listed in Peabody; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John E. Mccarthy
John E. Mccarthy is a public elementary school in Peabody, MA, part of Peabody, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,541 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John E. Mccarthy
What grades does John E. Mccarthy serve?
John E. Mccarthy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend John E. Mccarthy?
John E. Mccarthy has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John E. Mccarthy?
The student-teacher ratio at John E. Mccarthy is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John E. Mccarthy rank in MA?
John E. Mccarthy ranks #1,541 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John E. Mccarthy's MySchoolScout rating?
John E. Mccarthy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John E. Mccarthy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John E. Mccarthy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John E. Mccarthy a charter school?
No, John E. Mccarthy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John E. Mccarthy a Title I school?
No, John E. Mccarthy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (978) 536-5625
- Area population (ZIP 01960)
- 53,961
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01960; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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