Merrymount

Public K-5

 4 Agawam Rd
       Quincy, MA  02169


(617) 984-8762

District: Quincy

SchoolDigger Rank:
290th of 928 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,698 Help


Students who attend Merrymount usually attend:

High:    Quincy High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.9%
Asian:
19.9%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.8% Help


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Compare Details Merrymount ranks better than 68.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Quincy School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.9%), Asian (19.9%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Merrymount is 14. 8 elementary schools in the Quincy School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Merrymount is $16,698, which is the 6th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Quincy School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Merrymount:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrymount 290th of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Merrymount in the ranking list.)

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Asian students:
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Quincy:

SchoolDigger ranks Quincy 181st of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Merrymount

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Rank History for all students at Merrymount

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.04 110th 884 87.6%
2004 70.91 286th 882 67.6%
2005 64.16 342nd 887 61.4%
2006 65.99 312th 911 65.8%
2007 65.06 337th 911 63.0%
2008 72.73 251st 908 72.4%
2009 87.48 75th 909 91.7%
2010 87.38 79th 920 91.4%
2011 75.18 242nd 924 73.8%
2012 75.41 229th 930 75.4%
2013 81.35 156th 928 83.2%
2014 84.02 109th 926 88.2%
2015 81.04 147th 914 83.9%
2016 74.81 225th 932 75.9%
2017 75.68 217th 938 76.9%
2018 72.13 257th 934 72.5%
2019 54.86 439th 942 53.4%
2021 65.47 328th 936 65.0%
2022 78.71 192nd 932 79.4%
2023 68.60 290th 928 68.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Merrymount

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.12 121st 886 86.3%
2019 58.38 321st 896 64.2%
2021 62.19 266th 894 70.2%
2022 79.08 125th 905 86.2%
2023 62.38 205th 703 70.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Merrymount

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.61 37th 685 94.6%
2019 68.55 158th 700 77.4%
2021 52.20 309th 705 56.2%
2022 83.95 58th 772 92.5%
2023 59.43 266th 757 64.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Merrymount

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.47 346th 893 61.3%
2019 45.59 528th 902 41.5%
2021 64.31 320th 898 64.4%
2022 79.10 172nd 901 80.9%
2023 73.05 239th 887 73.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Merrymount

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.96 184th 656 72.0%
2019 50.30 280th 665 57.9%
2021 50.37 264th 632 58.2%
2022 56.38 232nd 672 65.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Merrymount

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.44 192nd 898 78.6%
2019 62.38 343rd 907 62.2%
2021 64.38 317th 904 64.9%
2022 74.89 206th 908 77.3%
2023 62.49 337th 896 62.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Merrymount

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.21 371st 925 59.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Merrymount

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.87 104th 154 32.5%
2019 38.27 108th 155 30.3%
2021 46.55 99th 141 29.8%
2022 43.01 102nd 143 28.7%
2023 46.81 94th 145 35.2%
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Rank History for White students at Merrymount

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.66 289th 772 62.6%
2019 40.98 503rd 780 35.5%
2021 46.37 422nd 765 44.8%
2022 62.76 266th 764 65.2%
2023 50.54 388th 762 49.1%
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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
Friday, January 12, 2018

Open Quote this is our first year, kindergarten - the happiest child so far. we were also lucky to get the best teacher who teaches kids to love school. so far so good. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, June 20, 2016

Open Quote Where to start? The principal shouts rude things at parents and students and she often lies about phantom school rules. PTO members have quit over this person.

Bullying is rampant and little but lip service is given to any complaints. For the kids who are bullied they will often be blamed for bringing it upon themselves. Special needs kids are especially targeted.

Many school staff follow the lead of the principal and are also rude and petty.

Everything about this school is geared towards the standardized testing. The month of June might as well be cancelled for how little they actually teach the kids. I think we had five field trips in the last two weeks alone.

The physical building is too small, very old (1927) with a cramped gym/cafeteria/auditorium/after school space. Recess is in the back parking lot but not on the adjacent ball field.

There are a handful of very dedicated people in this building but their efforts are undermined by tired "leadership." Close Quote



Enrollment information for Merrymount

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 254 1 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1989 225 2 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1990 222 7 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1991 225 11 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1992 266 9 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1993 293 9 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1994 292 16 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1995 266 9 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1996 266 9 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1997 262 7 21 6 1 n/a n/a 0 297
1998 255 7 21 3 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1999 244 6 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2000 243 7 34 5 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 246 6 36 8 4 n/a n/a 0 300
2002 237 3 37 2 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2003 237 3 37 2 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2004 250 7 37 3 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2005 250 9 38 3 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2006 244 7 27 11 0 n/a n/a 1 290
2007 252 16 29 11 0 n/a n/a 1 309
2008 244 13 35 13 0 n/a n/a 3 308
2009 240 7 35 12 0 0 4 0 298
2010 254 11 42 9 0 0 5 0 321
2011 278 16 47 6 2 0 9 0 358
2012 289 14 52 7 2 0 6 0 370
2013 276 14 71 6 2 0 5 0 374
2014 280 18 73 7 1 1 6 0 386
2015 248 22 83 4 0 2 6 0 365
2016 225 24 80 11 0 1 5 0 346
2017 230 26 78 10 1 2 3 0 350
2018 219 20 84 15 1 3 5 0 347
2019 215 31 97 16 1 3 5 0 368
2020 208 17 91 20 1 3 9 0 349
2021 197 13 86 19 1 2 18 0 336
2022 199 13 79 14 0 2 17 0 324
2023 209 14 65 21 0 0 18 0 327

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 Merrymount

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 263 n/a n/a n/a
1989 239 n/a n/a n/a
1990 238 n/a n/a n/a
1991 248 n/a n/a n/a
1992 291 n/a n/a n/a
1993 323 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 324 n/a n/a n/a
1995 295 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 295 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 297 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 286 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 275 n/a 0.0 20.7
2000 289 n/a 0.0 13.8
2001 300 n/a 0.0 18.3
2002 279 n/a n/a 20.8
2003 279 n/a n/a 20.8
2004 297 19.2 15.5 18.2
2005 300 20.7 14.5 17.7
2006 290 21.2 13.7 14.2
2007 309 23.0 13.4 18.2
2008 308 20.3 15.2 21
2009 298 19.7 15.1 20.8
2010 321 19.1 16.7 23.1
2011 358 21.2 16.8 25.7
2012 370 22.4 16.5 26.5
2013 374 22.4 16.6 28.6
2014 386 23.6 16.3 29.8
2015 365 23.0 15.8 34.8
2016 346 22.0 15.7 n/a
2017 350 23.0 15.2 n/a
2018 347 22.9 15.1 n/a
2019 368 23.9 15.3 n/a
2020 349 24.4 14.2 n/a
2021 336 22.2 15.1 n/a
2022 324 26.1 12.3 n/a
2023 327 23.3 14.0 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 Merrymount

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 263 n/a n/a n/a
1989 239 n/a n/a n/a
1990 238 n/a n/a n/a
1991 248 n/a n/a n/a
1992 291 n/a n/a n/a
1993 323 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 324 n/a n/a n/a
1995 295 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 295 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 297 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 286 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 275 n/a 0.0 20.7
2000 289 n/a 0.0 13.8
2001 300 n/a 0.0 18.3
2002 279 n/a n/a 20.8
2003 279 n/a n/a 20.8
2004 297 19.2 15.5 18.2
2005 300 20.7 14.5 17.7
2006 290 21.2 13.7 14.2
2007 309 23.0 13.4 18.2
2008 308 20.3 15.2 21
2009 298 19.7 15.1 20.8
2010 321 19.1 16.7 23.1
2011 358 21.2 16.8 25.7
2012 370 22.4 16.5 26.5
2013 374 22.4 16.6 28.6
2014 386 23.6 16.3 29.8
2015 365 23.0 15.8 34.8
2016 346 22.0 15.7 n/a
2017 350 23.0 15.2 n/a
2018 347 22.9 15.1 n/a
2019 368 23.9 15.3 n/a
2020 349 24.4 14.2 n/a
2021 336 22.2 15.1 n/a
2022 324 26.1 12.3 n/a
2023 327 23.3 14.0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Merrymount

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $186 (1.3%) $14,405 (98.7%) $14,590
2020 $155 (1.0%) $15,326 (99.0%) $15,481
2021 $727 (4.4%) $15,971 (95.6%) $16,698

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Merrymount

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 439th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 290th of 928 Elementary schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Merrymount)6853.3
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Quincy)6344.1
 18.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Merrymount)3342.2
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Quincy)5342.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Merrymount)6568.3
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Quincy)6046.4
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Merrymount)4552.4
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Quincy)5250
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Merrymount)5558.2
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Quincy)6340.7
 22.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Merrymount)5930.4
 28.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Quincy)5644.1
 11.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Merrymount)5066.1
 16.1%
   5th Grade Science (Quincy)5447.4
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Merrymount)6360.7
 2.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Quincy)6044.8
 15.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Merrymount)4642.1
 3.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Quincy)5343.3
 9.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Merrymount)5066.1
 16.1%
   All Grades Science (Quincy)5146.8
 4.2%
   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 Students368327
 11.1%
African American3114
 54.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian9765
 33%
Hispanic1621
 31.3%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White215209
 2.8%
Two or More Races518
 260%


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Students at Merrymount are 64% White, 20% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Students who attend Merrymount usually go on to attend:

High : Quincy High

Merrymount ranks 290th of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Merrymount.


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