Helen R Donaghue School
Regular School · Merrimac, MA
Helen R Donaghue School is a regular school school in Merrimac, Massachusetts, serving grades 03–06 with 262 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 11.2:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 88% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 24 | 9% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 2% |
| Asian | 2 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 262 | 138M / 124F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 36.0% -0.7pp | 36.7% | 225 |
| Reading Proficiency | 52.0% +2.8pp | 49.2% | 225 |
| Science Proficiency | 40-44% | — | 65 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 262 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- Dr Frederick N Sweetsir Elementary
- Dr John C Page School Elementary
- Elmer S Bagnall Elementary
- Pentucket Regional Sr High High
- Pentucket Regional Middle Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 01860) → CensusDepth.com
- Massachusetts population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Massachusetts teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
250945000406
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD