Mary E Flaherty School

99 Lakeside Dr
Braintree, MA 02184
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Top 30%
Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mary E Flaherty School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30% in MA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary E Flaherty School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Mary E Flaherty School's student population of 281 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Mary E Flaherty School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary E Flaherty School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#336 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
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60-64%
41%
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55-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mary E Flaherty School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
25%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
54%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Mary E Flaherty School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mary E Flaherty School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary E Flaherty School's ranking?
Mary E Flaherty School is ranked #336 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mary E Flaherty School often compared to?
Mary E Flaherty Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hollis, Monatiquot Kindergarten Center 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mary E Flaherty School?
281 students attend Mary E Flaherty School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mary E Flaherty School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary E Flaherty School?
Mary E Flaherty School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mary E Flaherty School offer ?
Mary E Flaherty School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary E Flaherty School part of?
Mary E Flaherty School is part of Braintree School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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