Excellent
#152 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 8% in state
Paul F Doyon Memorial
Elementary School · Ipswich · Ipswich, MA
An Ipswich elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
216 Linebrook Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
- Math 61% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul F Doyon Memorial score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2022, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 Paul F Doyon Memorial sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average408/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ipswich), 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
$124,405
Median home value
$701,400
Median rent
$1,525/mo
College educated
57.5%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01938; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| North Shore Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Pine GroveEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| WinthropEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 369 | 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.
Ipswich
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,532NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paul F Doyon Memorial is listed in Ipswich; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul F Doyon Memorial
Paul F Doyon Memorial is a public elementary school in Ipswich, MA, part of Ipswich, serving approximately 371 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul F Doyon Memorial
What grades does Paul F Doyon Memorial serve?
Paul F Doyon Memorial serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Paul F Doyon Memorial?
Paul F Doyon Memorial has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul F Doyon Memorial?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul F Doyon Memorial is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul F Doyon Memorial rank in MA?
Paul F Doyon Memorial ranks #152 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Paul F Doyon Memorial's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul F Doyon Memorial has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Paul F Doyon Memorial?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul F Doyon Memorial has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paul F Doyon Memorial a charter school?
No, Paul F Doyon Memorial is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul F Doyon Memorial a Title I school?
No, Paul F Doyon Memorial is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (978) 356-5506
- Area population (ZIP 01938)
- 13,820
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 48
Official sources & links
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 01938; 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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