Merriam School vs. Mccarthy-towne School
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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 446 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
431 students
446 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#419 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
34
57
Grade 1 Students
61
41
Grade 2 Students
59
58
Grade 3 Students
65
64
Grade 4 Students
69
68
Grade 5 Students
71
84
Grade 6 Students
72
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
65%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
