Merriam School vs. Mccarthy-towne School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 395 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 60% (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 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 431 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
395 students
431 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#380 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#455 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
39
54
Grade 1 Students
43
64
Grade 2 Students
41
63
Grade 3 Students
66
44
Grade 4 Students
62
64
Grade 5 Students
69
68
Grade 6 Students
75
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
9%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
64%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%