Merriam School vs. Mccarthy-towne School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Merriam School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than 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).
Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mccarthy-towne School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
453 students
450 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#442 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#499 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
56
39
Grade 1 Students
56
54
Grade 2 Students
60
60
Grade 3 Students
68
69
Grade 4 Students
67
84
Grade 5 Students
71
70
Grade 6 Students
75
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
11%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
67%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
