West Memorial
- West Memorial serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West Memorial placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
West Memorial places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Memorial's student population of 248 students has declined by 7% 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 | 248 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Memorial is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of West Memorial is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #765 out of 1666 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 20% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 93% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peabody School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 354 students
0.9 miles
76 Lake Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5625 0.9 PK-5 354 - Peabody John E Burke Grades: K-5 | 261 students
1.1 miles
127 Birch Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5400 1.1 K-5 261 - Lynnfield Lynnfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 648 students
1.2 miles
275 Essex Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5820 1.2 9-12 648 - Lynnfield Huckleberry Hill Grades: K-4 | 427 students
1.8 miles
5 Knoll Road
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5835 1.8 K-4 427 - Lynnfield Summer Street Grades: K-4 | 431 students
1.8 miles
262 Summer Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5830 1.8 K-4 431
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