Should I avoid Beverly, Danvers, Peabody schools?

[konfetka]

Originally Posted by gf2020

Your question comes across as somewhat biased. Do you have evidence that suggests that a low-income population or people who rent their homes "have a negative effect on the quality of education"?

Every town in every state has something to offer its residents. Only you can decide if one of these three towns are right for your family based on your budget and your personal values. If you can share a bit more information, we may be able to help point you in the right direction.

iFor what it's worth, I have lived on the North Shore for 21 years in Swampscott, Lynn, Newbury and Lynnfield.

GF2020,

I do have other evidence to support my theory about renters effecting education.

How can the same school system in the same town have two elementary schools ranked 9 and 5? Because 5 is in the renters (apartments, multifamilies) neighborhood. Talking about Melrose. The scores are based on student performance.

[gf2020]

Originally Posted by konfetka

We actually just got an accepted offer in Lynnfield. I hear the schools are great, and we got our big yard with trees and no neighbors peaking in, like in Melrose.

I live in Lynnfield and my wife is a teacher here in town. I am curious to know where you are buying?

[konfetka]

I am not that familiar with the neighborhoods, but I believe it is in the South Lynnfield area. So the kids will be in the Hucklberry Hill school. So how do you like living there?

[anna72]

I am curious what you are referring to in Melrose? The Lincoln school?

[konfetka]

Wow, you found my first thread on this forum! Yes, I was referring to Lincoln school vs. Hoover school. By the way Lynnfield didn't work out, and we ended up in Beverly.

[lizzy55]

After reading message, I wants to Thank you also, My daughter moved from the Midwest cause my son who live in Danvers MA stated the school system there was great for the kids, my daughter been in Danvers for years and half and I give the school 2 thumbs up, my grandson is a A student and he in middle school and his sister is in elementary also good grade, even doubt rent is high but education is very important.

thanks you all

[airunxc]

Don't think about school reputations, but more about extra-curricular activities. What are middle/high schoolers doing from 2-6pm? Some towns make it easier for after school programs, YMCA's/Boys & Girls Clubs, sports, activities, etc. Others are just schools, and then kids get into trouble the other parts of the day, and I think some towns get influenced by what parents are doing 2-6pm. If both parents work, and there are no good after school activities then yes, perception and results of HS test and school results will suffer. The 8am-2pm teaching at most all schools can be good if you want it to be, but some neighborhoods and environment of nearby parents impacts kids more after school than anything.