Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Miriam F Mccarthy 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 is 20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miriam F Mccarthy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Miriam F Mccarthy School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Miriam F Mccarthy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miriam F Mccarthy School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1423 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
56%
25%
Black
8%
10%
White
27%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miriam F Mccarthy School's ranking?
Miriam F Mccarthy School is ranked #1423 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Miriam F Mccarthy School often compared to?
Miriam F Mccarthy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brophy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Miriam F Mccarthy School?
504 students attend Miriam F Mccarthy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Miriam F Mccarthy School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miriam F Mccarthy School?
Miriam F Mccarthy School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Miriam F Mccarthy School offer ?
Miriam F Mccarthy School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Miriam F Mccarthy School part of?
Miriam F Mccarthy School is part of Framingham School District.
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