Merriam School vs. C.t. Douglas Elementary School
Should you attend Merriam School or C.t. Douglas Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 431 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 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-6, C.t. Douglas Elementary 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 55-59% (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 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 46% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
431 students
377 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#388 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
34
54
Grade 1 Students
61
63
Grade 2 Students
59
58
Grade 3 Students
65
65
Grade 4 Students
69
45
Grade 5 Students
71
45
Grade 6 Students
72
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
16%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
65%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
