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#823 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 46% in state
Based on limited data
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir
Elementary School · Pentucket · Merrimac, MA
A Pentucket elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
104 Church Street, Merrimac, MA 01860
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Dr Frederick N Sweetsir sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low234/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Merrimac), 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
$116,477
Median home value
$531,300
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01860; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Childrens CastlePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.2 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Shay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–2 | 3.3 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Dr John C Page SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | 3.4 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| South Hampton Barnard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 83 | Compare → |
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.
Pentucket
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir is listed in Pentucket; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Frederick N Sweetsir
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir is a public elementary school in Merrimac, MA, part of Pentucket, serving approximately 231 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #823 of 1,793 schools in MA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Frederick N Sweetsir
What grades does Dr Frederick N Sweetsir serve?
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Dr Frederick N Sweetsir?
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Frederick N Sweetsir?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Frederick N Sweetsir is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Frederick N Sweetsir rank in MA?
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir ranks #823 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Dr Frederick N Sweetsir's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dr Frederick N Sweetsir a charter school?
No, Dr Frederick N Sweetsir is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr Frederick N Sweetsir a Title I school?
No, Dr Frederick N Sweetsir is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (978) 346-8319
- Area population (ZIP 01860)
- 6,707
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
Official sources & links
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 01860; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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