Excellent
#219 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 12% in state
Mary E Flaherty School
Elementary School · Braintree · Braintree, MA
A Braintree elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
99 Lakeside Dr, Braintree, MA 02184
- Math 69% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary E Flaherty School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2022, reaching 70% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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).
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Where Mary E Flaherty School 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,407/100K
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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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HollisEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Meeting House Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Monatiquot Kindergarten CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K | 0.9 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Lincoln-hancock Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 567 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #3 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
Mary E Flaherty School is listed in Braintree; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary E Flaherty School
Mary E Flaherty School is a public elementary school in Braintree, MA, part of Braintree, serving approximately 281 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary E Flaherty School
What grades does Mary E Flaherty School serve?
Mary E Flaherty School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Mary E Flaherty School?
Mary E Flaherty School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary E Flaherty School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary E Flaherty School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary E Flaherty School rank in MA?
Mary E Flaherty School ranks #219 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Mary E Flaherty School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary E Flaherty School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Mary E Flaherty School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary E Flaherty School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mary E Flaherty School a charter school?
No, Mary E Flaherty School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary E Flaherty School a Title I school?
No, Mary E Flaherty School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (781) 380-0180
- 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
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