Helen R Donaghue School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Merrimac, Massachusetts 01860 · Pentucket
#588 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#20200 of 50,301 nationally
About Helen R Donaghue School
Helen R Donaghue School is a public elementary located in Merrimac, in the Pentucket school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades 3–6. In 2025 it enrolled 262 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 588th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 262.
There are 2 schools in Merrimac; Helen R Donaghue School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Helen R Donaghue School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Helen R Donaghue School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir
Merrimac · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
217 students · 1.6 km away
Dr John C Page School
West Newbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
327 students · 4.1 km away
Pentucket Regional Middle
West Newbury · Public middle · Grades 7–8
335 students · 5.0 km away
Pentucket Regional Sr High
West Newbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students · 5.0 km away
Charles C Cashman Elementary
Amesbury · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
413 students · 5.6 km away
Shay Elementary
Amesbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
485 students · 5.6 km away
Amesbury High
Amesbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
481 students · 5.7 km away
Seacoast Classical Academy Chartered Public School
Newton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
179 students · 6.3 km away
Memorial School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
239 students · 6.5 km away
Amesbury Innovation High School
Amesbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
50 students · 6.5 km away
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Daniel Butler
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Cambridgeport
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263 students
Elizabeth Carter Brooks
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
John P Oldham
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Helen R Donaghue School a good school?
Helen R Donaghue School has a Success Index (US) of 57.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #588 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Helen R Donaghue School rank in Massachusetts?
Helen R Donaghue School ranks #588 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #20200 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Helen R Donaghue School?
Helen R Donaghue School had 262 students in 2025.
Is Helen R Donaghue School a elementary school or a high school?
Helen R Donaghue School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Helen R Donaghue School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Helen R Donaghue School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.