Merriam School vs. C.t. Douglas Elementary School
Should you attend Merriam School or C.t. Douglas Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
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).
Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-6, C.t. Douglas Elementary 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 38% 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
404 students
407 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#388 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
39
60
Grade 1 Students
39
61
Grade 2 Students
62
63
Grade 3 Students
60
58
Grade 4 Students
65
67
Grade 5 Students
69
50
Grade 6 Students
70
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
15%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
65%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
