McCarthy-Towne School

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McCarthy-Towne School ranks 262 nd of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public K-6

11 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720

(978) 264-3377

District: Acton-Boxborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
262^nd of 928 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,289

Students who attend McCarthy-Towne School usually attend:

Middle:	Raymond J Grey Junior High
High:	Acton-Boxborough Regional High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 446

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.2%

Hispanic:

10.8%

Asian:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McCarthy-Towne School ranks better than 71.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Acton-Boxborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.2%), Hispanic (10.8%), Asian (9.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCarthy-Towne School is 12.9, which is the 2^nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Acton-Boxborough School District. (See more...)

Compare McCarthy-Towne School employs 34.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCarthy-Towne School is $16,289, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Acton-Boxborough School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McCarthy-Towne School:

SchoolDigger ranks McCarthy-Towne School 262^nd of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See McCarthy-Towne School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Asian students:

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Acton-Boxborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Acton-Boxborough 36^th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McCarthy-Towne School

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Rank History for all students at McCarthy-Towne School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2017	67.71	295^th	938	68.6%
2018	58.64	413^th	934	55.8%
2019	65.52	325^th	942	65.5%
2021	75.94	223^rd	936	76.2%
2022	74.64	227^th	932	75.6%
2023	72.40	262^nd	928	71.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McCarthy-Towne School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	52.73	392^nd	886	55.8%
2019	51.20	426^th	896	52.5%
2021	63.05	253^rd	894	71.7%
2022	59.59	299^th	905	67.0%
2023	67.24	172^nd	703	75.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCarthy-Towne School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	30.16	546^th	700	22.0%
2022	78.48	95^th	772	87.7%
2023	54.44	325^th	757	57.1%

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Rank History for Female students at McCarthy-Towne School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	53.95	447^th	893	49.9%
2019	66.69	291^st	902	67.7%
2021	75.83	202^nd	898	77.5%
2022	71.81	236^th	901	73.8%
2023	68.51	280^th	887	68.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at McCarthy-Towne School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	68.52	147^th	656	77.6%
2019	62.84	187^th	665	71.9%
2021	62.58	178^th	632	71.8%
2022	64.20	180^th	672	73.2%

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Rank History for Male students at McCarthy-Towne School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	61.00	352^nd	898	60.8%
2019	62.03	346^th	907	61.9%
2021	73.29	240^th	904	73.5%
2022	75.10	202^nd	908	77.8%
2023	72.55	243^rd	896	72.9%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at McCarthy-Towne School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.68	234^th	925	74.7%

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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at McCarthy-Towne School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.81	83^rd	399	79.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at McCarthy-Towne School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	63.99	56^th	155	63.9%
2021	59.42	73^rd	141	48.2%
2022	77.89	31^st	143	78.3%
2023	87.73	3^rd	145	97.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at McCarthy-Towne School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.96	237^th	398	40.5%

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Rank History for White students at McCarthy-Towne School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	51.20	410^th	772	46.9%
2019	58.26	329^th	780	57.8%
2021	64.95	250^th	765	67.3%
2022	64.25	249^th	764	67.4%
2023	58.72	308^th	762	59.6%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for McCarthy-Towne School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2015	331	10	65	32	1	28	0	467
2016	330	12	58	43	3	23	0	469
2017	333	16	54	43	3	26	0	475
2018	344	17	51	47	3	25	0	487
2019	349	18	64	52	2	35	0	520
2020	342	18	72	45	3	35	0	515
2021	307	18	78	44	2	34	0	483
2022	313	15	51	39	0	32	0	450
2023	313	13	44	48	0	27	1	446

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McCarthy-Towne School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	467	n/a	n/a	9.6
2016	469	29.0	16.1	n/a
2017	475	29.5	16.0	n/a
2018	487	30.2	16.1	n/a
2019	520	33.1	15.7	n/a
2020	515	34.0	15.1	n/a
2021	483	30.0	16.1	n/a
2022	450	34.4	13.0	n/a
2023	446	34.5	12.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McCarthy-Towne School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	467	n/a	n/a	9.6
2016	469	29.0	16.1	n/a
2017	475	29.5	16.0	n/a
2018	487	30.2	16.1	n/a
2019	520	33.1	15.7	n/a
2020	515	34.0	15.1	n/a
2021	483	30.0	16.1	n/a
2022	450	34.4	13.0	n/a
2023	446	34.5	12.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McCarthy-Towne School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$302 (2.1%)	$13,998 (97.9%)	$14,300
2020	$880 (2.8%)	$30,365 (97.2%)	$31,245
2021	$996 (6.1%)	$15,293 (93.9%)	$16,289

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McCarthy-Towne School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 325^th of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 262^nd of 928 Elementary schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McCarthy-Towne School)	85	56.5	28.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Acton-Boxborough)	79	64.4	14.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McCarthy-Towne School)	74	39.3	34.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Acton-Boxborough)	64	53.7	10.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McCarthy-Towne School)	55	51.5	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Acton-Boxborough)	70	60.6	9.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (McCarthy-Towne School)	41	57.6	16.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Acton-Boxborough)	66	63.4	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McCarthy-Towne School)	61	55.6	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Acton-Boxborough)	67	67.7	0.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	43.8	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (McCarthy-Towne School)	54	50	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Acton-Boxborough)	64	63.2	0.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.9	8.2%
5th Grade Science (McCarthy-Towne School)	53	59.5	6.5%
5th Grade Science (Acton-Boxborough)	65	69.1	4.1%
5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	48	41.6	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McCarthy-Towne School)	63	55.6	7.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Acton-Boxborough)	73	67.9	5.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	54	42.3	11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (McCarthy-Towne School)	61	59.5	1.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Acton-Boxborough)	76	73.7	2.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	51	41	10%
All Grades English Language Arts (McCarthy-Towne School)	65	54.8	10.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Acton-Boxborough)	74	67.1	6.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (McCarthy-Towne School)	57	52	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Acton-Boxborough)	72	68.7	3.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (McCarthy-Towne School)	53	59.5	6.5%
All Grades Science (Acton-Boxborough)	72	70.9	1.1%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	520	446	14.2%
African American	18	13	27.8%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	64	44	31.3%
Hispanic	52	48	7.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	349	313	10.3%
Two or More Races	35	27	22.9%

Schools Near McCarthy-Towne School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2023)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2023)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McCarthy-Towne School	Public	K-6	11 Charter Road	Acton	01720	Middlesex County	Acton-Boxborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(978) 264-3377	446	35	12.9		313 (70.2%)	13 (2.9%)	48 (10.8%)	44 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.1%)	72.4	262^nd of 928 public elementary schools	71.8%		74.6	227^th of 932 public elementary schools	75.6%	35	56.5	51.5	55.6	55.6	54.8	39.3	57.6	50.0	59.5	52.0	59.5	59.5	$16,289	$996	$15,293
Merriam School	Public	K-6	11 Charter Road	Acton	01720	Middlesex County	Acton-Boxborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(978) 264-3371	431	33	13.2		282 (65.4%)	12 (2.8%)	29 (6.7%)	72 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.9%)	81.3	169^th of 928 public elementary schools	81.8%		77.5	205^th of 932 public elementary schools	78.0%	36	71.0	52.2	58.0	77.1	64.4	49.2	53.6	59.4	77.5	60.4	60.9	60.9	$16,998	$1,101	$15,897
Luther Conant School	Public	K-6	80 Taylor Road	Acton	01720	Middlesex County	Acton-Boxborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(978) 266-2550	408	30	13.6		106 (26.0%)	12 (2.9%)	32 (7.8%)	237 (58.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	94.7	25^th of 928 public elementary schools	97.3%		95.5	18^th of 932 public elementary schools	98.1%	7	71.7	78.5	87.1	78.9	79.3	56.7	75.4	82.9	80.3	74.4	84.1	84.1	$16,777	$944	$15,833
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program	Public	PK	71 Spruce Street	Acton	01720	Middlesex County	Acton-Boxborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(978) 266-2530	107	8	13.3		42 (39.3%)	6 (5.6%)	8 (7.5%)	42 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.4%)								(n/a)													$29,343	$1,730	$27,613
C.T. Douglas Elementary School	Public	K-6	73 Spruce Street	Acton	01720	Middlesex County	Acton-Boxborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(978) 266-2560	377	29	13.0		240 (63.7%)	8 (2.1%)	39 (10.3%)	60 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.0%)	74	245^th of 928 public elementary schools	73.6%		78.2	198^th of 932 public elementary schools	78.8%	47	68.3	53.3	53.3	74.4	62.8	52.4	43.2	44.4	79.1	54.4	46.7	46.7	$16,802	$982	$15,821
Paul P Gates Elementary School	Public	K-6	75 Spruce Street	Acton	01720	Middlesex County	Acton-Boxborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(978) 266-2570	350	28	12.3		98 (28.0%)	4 (1.1%)	24 (6.9%)	197 (56.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.7%)	95.3	21^st of 928 public elementary schools	97.7%		95.1	21^st of 932 public elementary schools	97.7%		67.4	61.4	79.1	78.8	72.5	76.2	81.8	79.1	89.4	82.6	83.7	83.7	$16,703	$936	$15,767
Blanchard Memorial School	Public	K-6	493 Massachusetts Avenue	Boxborough	01719	Middlesex County	Acton-Boxborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(978) 263-4569	506	37	13.6		270 (53.4%)	16 (3.2%)	48 (9.5%)	140 (27.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.9%)	86.4	117^th of 928 public elementary schools	87.4%		90.2	84^th of 932 public elementary schools	91.0%	33	53.2	65.5	73.6	53.0	62.8	56.5	69.0	67.0	66.7	65.4	78.9	78.9	$17,925	$1,027	$16,898
Thoreau	Public	PK, KG-5	29 Prairie Street	Concord	01742	Middlesex County	Concord	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(978) 318-1300	433	42	10.2		312 (72.1%)	9 (2.1%)	32 (7.4%)	41 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.8%)	93.1	45^th of 928 public elementary schools	95.2%		91.6	63^rd of 932 public elementary schools	93.2%	18	74.3	73.7	69.3		72.4	62.0	77.6	77.3		72.5	78.7	78.7	$22,631	$315	$22,316
Green Meadow	Public	PK, KG-3	5 Tiger Drive	Maynard	01754	Middlesex County	Maynard	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(978) 897-8246	419	40	10.6		316 (75.4%)	13 (3.1%)	56 (13.4%)	13 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.8%)								(n/a)	42.2				42.2	28.9				28.9			$19,944	$1,333	$18,610
Shaker Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	35 Shaker Lane	Littleton	01460	Middlesex County	Littleton	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(978) 486-3959	436	33	13.1		329 (75.5%)	4 (0.9%)	14 (3.2%)	77 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.5%)								(n/a)													$17,638	$745	$16,893

Frequently Asked Questions about McCarthy-Towne School

What is the racial makeup of McCarthy-Towne School?

Students at McCarthy-Towne School are 70% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of McCarthy-Towne School attend?

Students who attend McCarthy-Towne School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Raymond J Grey Junior High
High : Acton-Boxborough Regional High

How many students attend McCarthy-Towne School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended McCarthy-Towne School.

Is McCarthy-Towne School a good school?

McCarthy-Towne School ranks 262^nd of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is McCarthy-Towne School in?

Acton-Boxborough

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