Serving 782 students in grades 7-8, Mccarthy Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 782 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Mccarthy Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccarthy Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Mccarthy Middle School is ranked #489 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mccarthy Middle School often compared to?
Mccarthy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Col Moses Parker School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mccarthy Middle School?
782 students attend Mccarthy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mccarthy Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccarthy Middle School?
Mccarthy Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mccarthy Middle School offer ?
Mccarthy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccarthy Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 782 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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