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Mary E Flaherty School

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 398 students

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Posted August 18, 2011

Thank god I graduated! The bullying I had was awful, some boy from my grade found my home phone number and kept calling, I finally had to change it that it was so bad! My brother also encountered a lot of bullying by kids older than him, he can't wait to graduate also.


Posted March 16, 2010

We just moved into the neighborhood. This year is my son first year at Flaherty School. Everyone from the school welcome my son with their warm hearts. He quickly adjusts to the school atmosphere. I am amazed with the teacher and principal for their dedication and willingness to work with each individual child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 7, 2008

My son goes to kindergarten at the Flahery School and they have been great! They truly care about their students and are willing to work closely with you to ensure that your child gets what they need to be successful. Christine Hagar
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Posted January 6, 2008

The Flaherty School has been the most I could want from a school. From the Principal to all the teachers my girls have had they are all excellent. They all really know and understand your children. Susan Williams
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Posted August 24, 2005

My son was having alot of difficulties in his kindergarten, after resourcing the options i chose to enroll him in flaherty school, in less than 1 year they not only gave my son all the help he needed in academics, they showed him love like a family. I strongly urge all parents to consider this school.
—Submitted by Lynne Flynn, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
78%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
60%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students74%
Female85%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students71%
Female75%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students75%
Female81%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students62%
Female67%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students86%
Female100%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students85%
Female93%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students79%
Female88%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities39%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 70%
Asian 7% 5%
Black 4% 8%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Hispanic 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 7%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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99 Lakeside Dr
Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: (781) 380-0180

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