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#848 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 47% in state
Mccarthy Middle School
Middle School · Chelmsford · Chelmsford, MA
A Chelmsford middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
250 North Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
- Math 49% vs MA 40% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mccarthy Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 106 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mccarthy Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,250/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chelmsford), 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
$141,337
Median home value
$590,900
Median rent
$2,076/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01824; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegiate Charter School of LowellCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,211 | Compare → |
| James S Daley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 5–8 | 1.6 mi | 680 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse School, IncPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 1–12 | 2.0 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Dr an Wang SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 658 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Chelmsford
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $18,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mccarthy Middle School is listed in Chelmsford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mccarthy Middle School
Mccarthy Middle School is a public middle school in Chelmsford, MA, part of Chelmsford, serving approximately 782 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #848 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mccarthy Middle School
What grades does Mccarthy Middle School serve?
Mccarthy Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Mccarthy Middle School?
Mccarthy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 782 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccarthy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccarthy Middle School 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 Mccarthy Middle School rank in MA?
Mccarthy Middle School ranks #848 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Mccarthy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mccarthy Middle School 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 Mccarthy Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mccarthy Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mccarthy Middle School a charter school?
No, Mccarthy Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mccarthy Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mccarthy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 782
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (978) 251-5122
- Area population (ZIP 01824)
- 26,628
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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.
- 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 01824; 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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