Below Average
#1540 of 1,793 schools in MA
William a Welch SR
Elementary School · Peabody · Peabody, MA
A Peabody elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50 Swampscott Avenue, Peabody, MA 01960
- Math 22% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William a Welch SR score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 72 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where William a Welch SR sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Witchcraft HeightsEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Peabody Personalized Remote Education ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| South MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 474 | 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
- #6 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
William a Welch SR is listed in Peabody; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William a Welch SR
William a Welch SR is a public elementary school in Peabody, MA, part of Peabody, serving approximately 297 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,540 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William a Welch SR
What grades does William a Welch SR serve?
William a Welch SR serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend William a Welch SR?
William a Welch SR has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William a Welch SR?
The student-teacher ratio at William a Welch SR is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William a Welch SR rank in MA?
William a Welch SR ranks #1,540 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is William a Welch SR's MySchoolScout rating?
William a Welch SR 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 William a Welch SR?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William a Welch SR has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William a Welch SR a charter school?
No, William a Welch SR is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William a Welch SR a Title I school?
No, William a Welch SR is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (978) 536-5775
- Area population (ZIP 01960)
- 53,961
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 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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