C+
Average
61/100

South Memorial

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 16 Maple St Ext, Peabody, MA 01960
Overall
C+
61/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 51st percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.09 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 42nd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

61
Repit Score
out of 100
474
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%51/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%42/100Students gain 1.09 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.74 in 2009–19; 56th percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 27% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−6 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−14 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%37%reading -15 pts, math -21 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading -3 pts, math +0 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income45%25%reading +9 pts, math -7 pts44th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 16 Maple St Ext
City Peabody
ZIP Code 01960
District 2509360
NCES School ID 250936001502
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01960

Understanding the community around South Memorial helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $91,032
Per Capita Income $48,337
Poverty Rate 5.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%
High School or Higher 91.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $508,600
Median Rent $1,795
Owner-Occupied 65.3%
Renter-Occupied 34.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Memorial.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 72.4%
Hispanic/Latino 17.1%
Black 3.2%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More Races 3.8%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 474
Teachers (FTE) 30.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Memorial?
South Memorial has a Repit School Score of 61 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Memorial?
South Memorial has 474 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does South Memorial serve?
South Memorial serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Memorial receive per student?
South Memorial receives $26,008 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Memorial in 01960 ▼
Avg Home Value
$708,672
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,823
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
34.7%

Other Schools in 01960

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026