About This School
McCarthy Middle School is located in Chelmsford, MA and is one of 8 schools in Chelmsford School District. It is a public school that serves 931 students in grades 5-8.
McCarthy Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See McCarthy Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, McCarthy Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about McCarthy Middle School's students and teachers. more
McCarthy Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See McCarthy Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, McCarthy Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about McCarthy Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Chelmsford District Spending
$11,260Per Pupil
The Chelmsford spends $11,260 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 31% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Chelmsford District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Col Moses Parker Schl School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Charles D Harrington Elementary School 0.9 miles | |
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| Keystone Montessori School 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| James S Daley Middle School 1.5 miles |  |
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| Dr Gertrude Bailey Elementary School 1.6 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 5-8
- Chelmsford School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
McCarthy Middle School250 North Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5122
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Test Scores
About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 931
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, McCarthy Middle School had 9% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 31% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
87%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Two or More Races
1%
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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, McCarthy Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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