Clara Macy Elementary School (Closed 2016)

Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Clara Macy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
233 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(14-15)
65-69%
61%
(14-15)
65-69%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
n/a
10%
White
88%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Clara Macy Elementary School?
233 students attend Clara Macy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Clara Macy Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clara Macy Elementary School?
Clara Macy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clara Macy Elementary School offer ?
Clara Macy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Clara Macy Elementary School part of?
Clara Macy Elementary School is part of Bellingham School District.

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