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