Muraco Elementary School
Muraco Elementary School serves 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Muraco Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Muraco Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Muraco Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 381 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Muraco Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Muraco Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #268 out of 1666 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 24% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 20% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 67% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Winchester School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Muraco Elementary School is Winchester High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mccall Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Winchester Winchester High School Math: 96% | Reading: ≥99%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 1,351 student10
0.5 miles
80 Skillings Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7020 0.5 9-12 1,351 - Winchester Lincoln Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 80%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 403 students10
0.8 miles
161 Mystic Valley Parkway
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7017 0.8 K-5 403 - Winchester Mccall Middle School Math: 80% | Reading: 78%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,111 student10
0.9 miles
458 Main Street
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7026 0.9 6-8 1,111 - Winchester Lynch Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 540 students10
1.0 miles
10 Brantwood Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7013 1 PK-5 540 - Woburn Shamrock Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 362 students10
1.0 miles
60 Green Street
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 937-8241 1 PK-5 362
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