Skip to main content

Average

#844 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 47% in state

Archie T Morrison

Elementary School · Braintree · Braintree, MA

A Braintree elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

260 Liberty Street, Braintree, MA 02184

  • Math 48% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency48% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+5.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.1 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$19,658
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Archie T Morrison score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2022, to 45% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2023
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 62 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Archie T Morrison sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,407/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Braintree), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$125,305

Median home value

$623,200

Median rent

$1,925/mo

College educated

47.1%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02184; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Shore Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–120.8 mi248Compare →
Frederick C MurphyEnrollment path unverified4.7K–51.0 mi283Compare →
Donald RossEnrollment path unverified5.6K–41.3 mi179Compare →
HollisEnrollment path unverified8.4K–41.3 mi322Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Braintree

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 10
District spending per student
$19,658NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Archie T Morrison is listed in Braintree; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Archie T Morrison

Archie T Morrison is a public elementary school in Braintree, MA, part of Braintree, serving approximately 299 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #844 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Archie T Morrison

What grades does Archie T Morrison serve?

Archie T Morrison serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Archie T Morrison?

Archie T Morrison has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Archie T Morrison?

The student-teacher ratio at Archie T Morrison is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Archie T Morrison rank in MA?

Archie T Morrison ranks #844 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Archie T Morrison's MySchoolScout rating?

Archie T Morrison has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Archie T Morrison?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Archie T Morrison has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Archie T Morrison a charter school?

No, Archie T Morrison is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Archie T Morrison a Title I school?

No, Archie T Morrison is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
299
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
Area population (ZIP 02184)
38,762
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
41.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02184; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.