West Memorial
- West Memorial serves 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- West Memorial's student population of 238 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 238 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Memorial's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Memorial is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #686 out of 1,671 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 95% | 61% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peabody School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Memorial is Lynnfield High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lynnfield Middle School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John E. Mccarthy (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Peabody John E. Mccarthy Grades: PK-5 | 353 students
0.9 miles
76 Lake Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978)536-5625 0.9 PK-5 353 - Peabody John E Burke Grades: K-5 | 275 students
1.1 miles
127 Birch Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978)536-5400 1.1 K-5 275 - Lynnfield Lynnfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 628 students
1.2 miles
275 Essex Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781)334-5820 1.2 9-12 628 - Lynnfield Huckleberry Hill Grades: K-4 | 413 students
1.8 miles
5 Knoll Road
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781)334-5835 1.8 K-4 413 - Lynnfield Summer Street Grades: K-4 | 421 students
1.8 miles
262 Summer Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781)334-5830 1.8 K-4 421
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