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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John E. Mccarthy's student population of 384 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
John E. Mccarthy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John E. Mccarthy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#849 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
22%
25%
Black
9%
10%
White
60%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John E. Mccarthy's ranking?
John E. Mccarthy is ranked #849 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John E. Mccarthy often compared to?
John E. Mccarthyis often viewed alongside schools like West Memorial, John E Burke by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John E. Mccarthy?
384 students attend John E. Mccarthy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of John E. Mccarthy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John E. Mccarthy?
John E. Mccarthy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John E. Mccarthy offer ?
John E. Mccarthy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John E. Mccarthy part of?
John E. Mccarthy is part of Peabody School District.
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