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#844 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 47% in state

Archie T Morrison

Elementary School · Braintree

260 Liberty Street, Braintree, MA 02184

Enrollment

299

Student-Teacher

10.3:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#844 of 1,793

In Braintree

#7 of 10

public schools

In district

#7 of 10

Braintree

Equity

7.1 / 10

Very Good

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6.4/10

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About Archie T Morrison

Archie T Morrison is a public elementary school in Braintree, MA, part of Braintree. Archie T Morrison serves approximately 299 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Archie T Morrison has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #844 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Archie T Morrison show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts below district
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • District avg 7.2
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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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.
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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, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,658
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

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

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 57.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.3% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 61.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 62 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

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
57.5%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
58.5%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
63.7%
2022
Math
53.7%
ELA
61%
2023
Math
57%
ELA
56.5%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
41.5%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.

How Archie T Morrison Compares

See how Archie T Morrison performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.4/10
53th percentile in MA
Academic
6.1/10
Average
Growth
6.4/10
Average
Environment
6.7/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
29 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
15.7%

Location

260 Liberty Street, Braintree, MA 02184

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Archie T Morrison may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Liberty (rated 8.5/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hollis (rated 8.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mary E Flaherty School (rated 8.4/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Braintree, see our Braintree schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
East Middle School Braintree 0.8 mi 6.4
SOUTH SHORE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Weymouth 0.8 mi 8.3
Frederick C Murphy Weymouth 1.0 mi 4.7
Donald Ross Braintree 1.3 mi 5.6
Hollis Braintree 1.3 mi 8.4
THAYER ACADEMY Braintree 1.4 mi 6.8
STEP AHEAD KINDERGARTEN Braintree 1.5 mi
Monatiquot Kindergarten Center Braintree 1.4 mi 6.5
Liberty Braintree 1.8 mi 8.5
FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Weymouth 1.9 mi 5.4
ARCHBISHOP WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL Braintree 1.8 mi 4.4
ST COLETTA DAY SCHOOL Braintree 1.8 mi
MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Braintree 1.8 mi 7.1
South Middle School Braintree 2.0 mi 8.5
Thomas V Nash Weymouth 2.0 mi 5.6
Clifford H Marshall Elementary Quincy 2.3 mi 4.7
William Seach Weymouth 2.0 mi 3.6
Academy Avenue Weymouth 2.0 mi 8.1
Point Webster Middle Quincy 2.6 mi 4.1
Mary E Flaherty School Braintree 2.1 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02184 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$125,305

Median Home Value

$623,200

Median Rent

$1,925/mo

Population

38,762

College Educated

47.1%

Homeownership

77.1%

Avg Commute

32.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Median Age

41.3

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Hurld-Wyman Elementary School Woburn, MA 6.4

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
13 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
30 Some Transit
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Braintree
District Enrollment
5,237
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,658
District Rank
#7 of 10

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