Serving 450 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 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccarthy-towne School's student population of 450 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mccarthy-towne School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccarthy-towne School is 0.49, 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
#419 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
70%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccarthy-towne School's ranking?
Mccarthy-towne School is ranked #419 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mccarthy-towne School often compared to?
Mccarthy-towne Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C.t. Douglas Elementary School, Luther Conant School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mccarthy-towne School?
450 students attend Mccarthy-towne School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mccarthy-towne School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccarthy-towne School?
Mccarthy-towne School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mccarthy-towne School offer ?
Mccarthy-towne School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccarthy-towne School part of?
Mccarthy-towne School is part of Acton-Boxborough School District.
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