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Helen R Donaghue School

24 Union Street Ext.
Merrimac, MA 01860
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 250 students in grades 3-6, Helen R Donaghue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Helen R Donaghue School's student population of 250 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Helen R Donaghue School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen R Donaghue School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#921 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Helen R Donaghue School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Helen R Donaghue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Helen R Donaghue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Helen R Donaghue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Helen R Donaghue School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Helen R Donaghue School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Helen R Donaghue School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Helen R Donaghue School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
89%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Helen R Donaghue School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Helen R Donaghue School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Helen R Donaghue School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Helen R Donaghue School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Helen R Donaghue School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Helen R Donaghue School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen R Donaghue School's ranking?
Helen R Donaghue School is ranked #921 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Helen R Donaghue School?
250 students attend Helen R Donaghue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Helen R Donaghue School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen R Donaghue School?
Helen R Donaghue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Helen R Donaghue School offer ?
Helen R Donaghue School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Helen R Donaghue School part of?
Helen R Donaghue School is part of Pentucket School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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