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John E. Mccarthy vs. John E Burke

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School Overview

School
John E. Mccarthy
76 Lake Street
Peabody, MA 01960
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
John E Burke
127 Birch Street
Peabody, MA 01960
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John E. Mccarthy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John E Burke ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
384 students
295 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John E. Mccarthy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John E Burke over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John E. Mccarthy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John E Burke.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John E. Mccarthy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John E Burke over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John E. Mccarthy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peabody School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John E Burke with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peabody School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#849 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#849 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John E. Mccarthy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John E Burke, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John E. Mccarthy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John E Burke who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John E. Mccarthy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John E Burke who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John E. Mccarthy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John E Burke who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John E. Mccarthy by grade.
This chart displays the students of John E Burke by grade.
Pre-K Students
122
-
Kindergarten Students
44
46
Grade 1 Students
42
43
Grade 2 Students
45
53
Grade 3 Students
42
47
Grade 4 Students
43
49
Grade 5 Students
46
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John E. Mccarthy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peabody School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John E Burke, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peabody School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John E. Mccarthy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peabody School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John E Burke, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peabody School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John E. Mccarthy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peabody School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John E Burke, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peabody School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
60%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John E. Mccarthy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peabody School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John E Burke, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peabody School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John E. Mccarthy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peabody School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John E Burke, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peabody School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of John E. Mccarthy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John E Burke, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John E. Mccarthy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John E Burke, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John E. Mccarthy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John E Burke, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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