Merriam School vs. C.t. Douglas Elementary 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 408 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
395 students
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#380 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#466 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50-54%
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
39
38
Grade 1 Students
43
66
Grade 2 Students
41
62
Grade 3 Students
66
66
Grade 4 Students
62
60
Grade 5 Students
69
67
Grade 6 Students
75
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
14%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
64%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%