John E. McCarthy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Peabody, Massachusetts 01960 · Peabody
#574 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#19786 of 50,301 nationally
About John E. McCarthy
John E. McCarthy is a public elementary located in Peabody, in the Peabody school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 385 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 574th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (62th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 385.
There are 10 schools in Peabody; John E. McCarthy ranks 2nd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
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 John E. McCarthy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John E. McCarthy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Memorial
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students · 1.4 km away
Peabody Veterans Memorial High
Peabody · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,333 students · 2.3 km away
Huckleberry Hill
Lynnfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
416 students · 2.5 km away
Lynnfield High
Lynnfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
588 students · 2.6 km away
John E Burke
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students · 3.1 km away
Summer Street
Lynnfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
440 students · 3.2 km away
Lynnfield Preschool
Lynnfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
36 students · 3.2 km away
Lynnfield Middle School
Lynnfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
698 students · 4.1 km away
Capt William G Shoemaker
Lynn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 4.1 km away
Highlands
Danvers · Public elementary · Grades K–5
385 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
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Highlands
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385 students
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West Dennis · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
385 students
King Elementary School
Framingham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
385 students
Hobomock Elementary
Pembroke · Public elementary · Grades K–6
385 students
Milton Bradley School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John E. McCarthy a good school?
John E. McCarthy has a Success Index (US) of 57.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #574 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 John E. McCarthy rank in Massachusetts?
John E. McCarthy ranks #574 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #19786 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John E. McCarthy?
John E. McCarthy had 385 students in 2025.
Is John E. McCarthy a elementary school or a high school?
John E. McCarthy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John E. McCarthy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John E. McCarthy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.