Mccarthy-towne School vs. Merriam School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mccarthy-towne School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Merriam School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
441 students
404 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#429 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
39
Grade 1 Students
59
39
Grade 2 Students
43
62
Grade 3 Students
58
60
Grade 4 Students
67
65
Grade 5 Students
69
69
Grade 6 Students
85
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
17%
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
68%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
