Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Merrymount ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merrymount's student population of 324 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Merrymount ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrymount is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
7%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
4%
10%
White
62%
56%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merrymount's ranking?
Merrymount is ranked #590 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Merrymount?
324 students attend Merrymount.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Merrymount students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrymount?
Merrymount has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Merrymount offer ?
Merrymount offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Merrymount part of?
Merrymount is part of Quincy School District.
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