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Peabody School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,881 students in Peabody School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Peabody School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,844 Schools
# Students
5,881 Students
910,733 Students
# Teachers
444 Teachers
76,144 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Peabody School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
# American Indian Students
17 Students
2,053 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
142 Students
65,776 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,252 Students
210,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
23%
# Black Students
233 Students
84,948 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
4,101 Students
506,615 Students
% White Students
70%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
39,058 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
224
27,674
# Students in K Grade:
477
62,299
# Students in 1st Grade:
440
62,529
# Students in 2nd Grade:
458
63,977
# Students in 3rd Grade:
473
65,377
# Students in 4th Grade:
422
65,710
# Students in 5th Grade:
461
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
442
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
474
68,855
# Students in 8th Grade:
503
71,317
# Students in 9th Grade:
358
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
382
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
387
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
367
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
13
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,971 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,991. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,671 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$110 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,971
$23,991
Spending / Student
$18,671
$24,753
Best Peabody School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John E Burke
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
127 Birch Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5400
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5400
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
485 Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4500
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,455 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
John E. Mccarthy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Lake Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5625
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5625
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
West Memorial
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Bow Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5850
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5850
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
South Memorial
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Maple St Ext
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5700
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #66.
J Henry Higgins Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Perkins Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4800
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,393 students
Rank: #77.
Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Irving Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5475
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5475
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-6522
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-6522
Grades: K-12
| 123 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Captain Samuel Brown
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Lynn Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4100
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4100
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
William A Welch Sr
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Swampscott Avenue
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5775
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5775
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1111.
Thomas Carroll
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Northend Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4200
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4200
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Peabody School District?
Peabody School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,881 students.
What is the rank of Peabody School District?
Peabody School District is ranked #299 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Peabody School District?
70% of Peabody School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peabody School District?
Peabody School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Peabody School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,671 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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