Miriam F McCarthy School

Public K-5

 8 Flagg Drive
       Framingham, MA  01701


(508) 626-9161

District: Framingham

SchoolDigger Rank:
847th of 928 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,710 Help


Students who attend Miriam F McCarthy School usually attend:

Middle:    Cameron Middle School
    Fuller Middle
    Walsh Middle
High:    Framingham High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  550

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.1%
White:
26.7%
African American:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.2% Help


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Compare Details Miriam F McCarthy School ranks worse than 91.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Framingham School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.1%), White (26.7%), African American (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miriam F McCarthy School is 13.6. 8 elementary schools in the Framingham School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miriam F McCarthy School is $21,710, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Framingham School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Miriam F McCarthy School:

SchoolDigger ranks Miriam F McCarthy School 847th of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Miriam F McCarthy School in the ranking list.)

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Female students:
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Hispanic students:
White students:


Framingham:

SchoolDigger ranks Framingham 301st of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Miriam F McCarthy School

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Rank History for all students at Miriam F McCarthy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.85 416th 884 52.9%
2004 66.82 324th 882 63.3%
2005 47.95 493rd 887 44.4%
2006 60.45 377th 911 58.6%
2007 62.13 382nd 911 58.1%
2008 60.29 376th 908 58.6%
2009 52.29 482nd 909 47.0%
2010 42.56 597th 920 35.1%
2011 36.24 641st 924 30.6%
2012 37.66 626th 930 32.7%
2013 30.34 693rd 928 25.3%
2014 27.54 717th 926 22.6%
2015 20.92 757th 914 17.2%
2016 14.98 832nd 932 10.7%
2017 20.87 780th 938 16.8%
2018 15.21 829th 934 11.2%
2019 20.94 782nd 942 17.0%
2021 23.37 719th 936 23.2%
2022 16.62 785th 932 15.8%
2023 11.98 847th 928 8.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Miriam F McCarthy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.03 196th 244 19.7%
2019 24.00 220th 258 14.7%
2021 36.88 144th 240 40.0%
2022 32.43 197th 267 26.2%
2023 29.84 221st 264 16.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Miriam F McCarthy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.75 840th 886 5.2%
2019 19.37 820th 896 8.5%
2021 27.65 688th 894 23.0%
2022 22.22 771st 905 14.8%
2023 26.44 540th 703 23.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Miriam F McCarthy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.56 621st 685 9.3%
2019 23.14 606th 700 13.4%
2021 36.64 462nd 705 34.5%
2022 23.85 644th 772 16.6%
2023 14.28 718th 757 5.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Miriam F McCarthy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.37 778th 893 12.9%
2019 18.99 769th 902 14.7%
2021 22.89 693rd 898 22.8%
2022 17.67 761st 901 15.5%
2023 14.91 780th 887 12.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Miriam F McCarthy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.70 541st 656 17.5%
2019 27.93 495th 665 25.6%
2021 25.11 500th 632 20.9%
2022 25.32 534th 672 20.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Miriam F McCarthy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.66 789th 898 12.1%
2019 24.10 738th 907 18.6%
2021 25.20 678th 904 25.0%
2022 17.74 762nd 908 16.1%
2023 13.01 813th 896 9.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Miriam F McCarthy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.51 695th 925 24.9%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Miriam F McCarthy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.03 238th 399 40.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Miriam F McCarthy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.02 146th 174 16.1%
2019 29.27 137th 172 20.3%
2021 37.44 96th 166 42.2%
2022 21.34 157th 173 9.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Miriam F McCarthy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.86 360th 379 5.0%
2019 27.50 323rd 398 18.8%
2021 54.54 129th 379 66.0%
2022 28.75 315th 401 21.4%
2023 16.26 401st 420 4.5%
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Rank History for White students at Miriam F McCarthy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.78 645th 772 16.5%
2019 30.25 602nd 780 22.8%
2021 16.46 680th 765 11.1%
2022 13.86 704th 764 7.9%
2023 18.02 672nd 762 11.8%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Thursday, September 17, 2015

Open Quote McCarthy Elementary school is gem! One needs only to visit a classroom and observe to fully note the dynamic teaching of its staff. Students are engaged, supported and
challenged each day under the guidance and expertise of caring, qualified educators. In addition to McCarthy's strong academics, it also provides numerous community-building and outreach activities for students and their families. Having been part of the McC community for over five years, I can speak to its excellence without reservation! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, March 13, 2011

Open Quote Established and experienced faculty are an excellent asset. Serves a mixed demographic neighborhood of middle class and lower socio-economic groups. Has an active program of events to involve parents and students.
A highly active PTO. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Miriam F McCarthy School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 454 44 6 68 1 n/a n/a 0 573
1989 423 39 5 93 3 n/a n/a 0 563
1990 411 49 12 66 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 408 48 15 80 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1992 416 61 13 75 1 n/a n/a 0 566
1993 414 63 19 89 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1994 407 74 16 95 1 n/a n/a 0 593
1995 389 77 16 83 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1996 389 77 16 83 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1997 419 89 23 89 2 n/a n/a 0 622
1998 402 94 17 95 1 n/a n/a 0 609
1999 354 69 16 85 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2000 399 70 16 78 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2001 366 74 16 69 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2002 324 57 23 101 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2003 324 57 23 101 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2004 316 60 25 108 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2005 322 56 21 91 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2006 321 43 15 90 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 339 47 20 93 0 n/a n/a 3 502
2008 331 52 21 97 0 n/a n/a 7 508
2009 349 67 27 110 0 0 19 0 572
2010 340 68 25 97 0 0 25 0 555
2011 347 60 19 117 0 0 28 0 571
2012 367 67 17 110 0 0 32 0 593
2013 349 67 13 125 0 0 35 0 589
2014 344 70 16 123 0 1 36 0 590
2015 340 68 16 139 0 1 34 0 598
2016 308 69 14 150 0 0 43 0 584
2017 291 64 13 156 0 2 31 0 557
2018 271 71 15 170 0 3 34 0 564
2019 237 69 9 176 0 2 35 0 528
2020 200 73 10 184 0 1 43 0 511
2021 179 59 11 197 0 1 39 0 486
2022 168 55 12 192 0 1 38 1 467
2023 147 55 15 292 0 0 41 0 550

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

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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 Miriam F McCarthy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 n/a n/a n/a
1989 563 n/a n/a n/a
1990 538 n/a n/a n/a
1991 551 n/a n/a n/a
1992 566 n/a n/a n/a
1993 585 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 593 n/a n/a n/a
1995 565 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 565 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 622 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 609 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 524 n/a 0.0 36.6
2000 563 n/a 0.0 33.9
2001 525 n/a 0.0 37.1
2002 506 n/a n/a 37.2
2003 506 n/a n/a 37.2
2004 509 39.6 12.9 36
2005 490 46.9 10.4 33.5
2006 469 47.8 9.8 35.6
2007 502 47.0 10.7 33.3
2008 508 42.8 11.9 34.3
2009 572 43.9 13.0 30.4
2010 555 43.9 12.6 36.4
2011 571 43.0 13.2 37.1
2012 593 41.5 14.2 39.6
2013 589 45.8 12.8 47
2014 590 43.2 13.6 46.9
2015 598 48.0 12.4 56.2
2016 584 48.0 12.1 n/a
2017 557 50.1 11.1 n/a
2018 564 50.5 11.1 n/a
2019 528 46.5 11.3 n/a
2020 511 48.2 10.5 n/a
2021 486 47.2 10.2 n/a
2022 467 44.4 10.5 n/a
2023 550 40.4 13.6 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 Miriam F McCarthy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 n/a n/a n/a
1989 563 n/a n/a n/a
1990 538 n/a n/a n/a
1991 551 n/a n/a n/a
1992 566 n/a n/a n/a
1993 585 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 593 n/a n/a n/a
1995 565 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 565 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 622 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 609 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 524 n/a 0.0 36.6
2000 563 n/a 0.0 33.9
2001 525 n/a 0.0 37.1
2002 506 n/a n/a 37.2
2003 506 n/a n/a 37.2
2004 509 39.6 12.9 36
2005 490 46.9 10.4 33.5
2006 469 47.8 9.8 35.6
2007 502 47.0 10.7 33.3
2008 508 42.8 11.9 34.3
2009 572 43.9 13.0 30.4
2010 555 43.9 12.6 36.4
2011 571 43.0 13.2 37.1
2012 593 41.5 14.2 39.6
2013 589 45.8 12.8 47
2014 590 43.2 13.6 46.9
2015 598 48.0 12.4 56.2
2016 584 48.0 12.1 n/a
2017 557 50.1 11.1 n/a
2018 564 50.5 11.1 n/a
2019 528 46.5 11.3 n/a
2020 511 48.2 10.5 n/a
2021 486 47.2 10.2 n/a
2022 467 44.4 10.5 n/a
2023 550 40.4 13.6 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 Miriam F McCarthy School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $611 (3.1%) $18,978 (96.9%) $19,589
2020 $562 (2.8%) $19,209 (97.2%) $19,771
2021 $1,230 (5.7%) $20,479 (94.3%) $21,710

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Miriam F McCarthy School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 782nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 847th of 928 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miriam F McCarthy School)3915.8
 23.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Framingham)4326.7
 16.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miriam F McCarthy School)2914.7
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Framingham)3418.9
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miriam F McCarthy School)3215.8
 16.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Framingham)3825.6
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miriam F McCarthy School)3315.6
 17.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Framingham)4123.3
 17.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miriam F McCarthy School)5028
 22%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Framingham)4532.3
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miriam F McCarthy School)3120
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Framingham)3621.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Miriam F McCarthy School)2817.3
 10.7%
   5th Grade Science (Framingham)3529.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Miriam F McCarthy School)4019.5
 20.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Framingham)4027
 13%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Miriam F McCarthy School)3116.7
 14.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Framingham)3722.5
 14.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Miriam F McCarthy School)2817.3
 10.7%
   All Grades Science (Framingham)3429.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students528550
 4.2%
African American6955
 20.3%
American Indian00
Asian915
 66.7%
Hispanic176292
 65.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White237147
 38%
Two or More Races3541
 17.1%


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Students who attend Miriam F McCarthy School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cameron Middle School
Middle : Fuller Middle
Middle : Walsh Middle
High : Framingham High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 550 students attended Miriam F McCarthy School.

Students at Miriam F McCarthy School are 53% Hispanic, 27% White, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Miriam F McCarthy School ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Massachusetts elementary schools.


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