Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Muraco Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Muraco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Muraco Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Muraco Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muraco Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#289 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
67%
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
7%
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 Muraco Elementary School's ranking?
Muraco Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Muraco Elementary School often compared to?
Muraco Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Vinson-owen Elementary School, Lynch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Muraco Elementary School?
345 students attend Muraco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Muraco Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muraco Elementary School?
Muraco Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Muraco Elementary School offer ?
Muraco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Muraco Elementary School part of?
Muraco Elementary School is part of Winchester School District.
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