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McCarthy-Towne School vs Merriam School

McCarthy-Towne School has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 6.5/10. In math proficiency, Merriam School leads at 79.0%.

Ratings Comparison

MetricMcCarthy-Towne SchoolMerriam School
Overall Rating7.8 / 106.5 / 10
Academic Score7.47.5
Growth Score8.25.6
Diversity Index
Free/Reduced Lunch0%0%
Environment Score7.67.1
State Rank#382 of 1,793#802 of 1,793
State Percentile79th55th

Test Scores

SubjectMcCarthy-Towne SchoolMerriam School
Math Proficiency76.0%79.0%
Math (State Avg)
ELA Proficiency75.0%79.0%
ELA (State Avg)

School Details

DetailMcCarthy-Towne SchoolMerriam School
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesKindergarten – 6thKindergarten – 6th
Enrollment441404
Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:112.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)11.1%13.6%
DistrictActon-BoxboroughActon-Boxborough
CityActonActon

Neighborhood

MetricActon (01720)Acton (01720)
Median Household Income$154,101$154,101
Median Home Value$766,500$766,500
Median Rent$1,908$1,908
College Educated (Bachelor's+)77.8%77.8%
Poverty Rate3.5%3.5%
Avg Commute35 min35 min