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Peabody School

Public | PK-8 & ungraded | 536 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 30, 2013

Peabody has a wonderful, diverse community of families. The children thrive in an educational environment that stresses art and music. There are many caring, dedicated teachers who strive to support all students. The special education and IEP team are outstanding.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2012

A great school has challenging/helping work for their students. Peabody does not show that.They do not give you the oppurtuntay to learn more and just focus on average things. You are better of in a different school.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted December 7, 2008

The Peabody is a school that is quite diverse and has great resources in its dedicated staff, extraordinarlily strong music program and otherprogramming. In the past few years the family involvement in the school has really increased and the energy being directed to build and improve the middle school has been quite positive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2008

Peabody is a great school with a dedicated staff that deals with a diverse population of students. Many of the Cambridge School Systems services are located in the Peabody School so help and after school care are always available. With all of these services the school essentially offers and extended day program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 10, 2007

This school has a very strong music program and a focus on the arts. In addition there is a big push on to improve the quality of the middle school with programs like Avid and the ISP. We also have access to the Gately for children 10 and over. This center is very nice and well run with a large assortment of activities, sports a full gymnasium and homework support. This is a North Cambridge hidden jewel!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
66%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
43%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
54%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
41%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
59%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
34%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
22%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
30%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students66%
Female62%
Male70%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities25%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students69%
Female65%
Male74%
African American51%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students53%
Female74%
Male39%
African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students52%
Female66%
Male40%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students79%
Female75%
Male81%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students53%
Female45%
Male62%
African American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students69%
Female81%
Male62%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students60%
Female71%
Male53%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students82%
Female90%
Male75%
African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students67%
Female71%
Male64%
African American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students84%
Female89%
Male78%
African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students58%
Female58%
Male59%
African American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities21%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students33%
Female25%
Male41%
African American7%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 38% 8%
White 37% 70%
Asian 14% 5%
Hispanic 7% 14%
Two or more races 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 47%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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70 Rindge Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
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Phone: (617) 349-6530

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