How do these schools compare?
| Metric | J Henry Higgins Middle | John E. McCarthy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Peabody, MA | Peabody, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 1,320 | 385 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | J Henry Higgins Middle | John E. McCarthy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.2% | 44.2% |
| African American | 5.0% | 20.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.6% | 26.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | J Henry Higgins Middle | John E. McCarthy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 330:1 | 385:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.8% | 14.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 78 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.