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Mccarthy-towne School vs. Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program

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School Overview

School
Mccarthy-towne School
11 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
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8/
10
Top 30%
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program
71 Spruce St.
Acton, MA 01720
Top Rankings
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Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 441 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program serves 109 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK
Total Students
441 students
109 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mccarthy-towne School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
64% | 36%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mccarthy-towne School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
8 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mccarthy-towne School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mccarthy-towne School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Acton-Boxborough School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Acton-Boxborough School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#455 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mccarthy-towne School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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52%
(Top 50% in MA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mccarthy-towne School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Boxborough School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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60%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mccarthy-towne School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Boxborough School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mccarthy-towne School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Boxborough School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mccarthy-towne School by grade.
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Pre-K Students
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109
Kindergarten Students
60
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Grade 1 Students
59
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Grade 2 Students
43
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Grade 3 Students
58
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Grade 4 Students
67
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Grade 5 Students
69
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Grade 6 Students
85
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
10%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mccarthy-towne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mccarthy-towne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mccarthy-towne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mccarthy-towne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mccarthy-towne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mccarthy-towne School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Acton-Boxborough School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Acton-Boxborough School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mccarthy-towne School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Acton-Boxborough School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mccarthy-towne School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Acton-Boxborough School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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