Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Laurence C Macarthur Elementary 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 was 50-59% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
256 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-59%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
5%
10%
White
79%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School?
256 students attend Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School?
Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School offer ?
Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School part of?
Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School is part of Dennis-Yarmouth School District.
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