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Marsh Grammar School

Public | PK-8 & ungraded | 1328 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 1, 2012

I am the parent of a special needs student and am thrilled with this school. I was planning on sending my child to private school, but feel that this is the best fit. Would definitely recommend this school: didn't realize it because I moved to Methuen before I had kids, but I lucked out with the school district I ended up in.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2011

The Marsh Grammar School is an excellent school. The teachers truely encourage the children to be the best they can be. They are always willing to help a student. Many teachers will come into school extra early, stay late after school or even skip their own lunch to help a student. The Marsh district is a sought after neighborhood. I have only positive things to say about the Marsh Grammar School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2011

This school administration is terrible. They do nothing about bullying complaints. The classes are over crowded. The kids have to bring coats to lunch, then are rushed through their meal and rushed out to recess. [By the sound of a creaming woman with a bull horn]
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2010

My sister-in-law teaches at the Marsh, and I have several cousins and nephews who are students or have attended in the past. The Marsh is a wonderful school that teaches our children in the finest manner. This school is a fine example of the outstanding education our children deserve. They truly deserve this award in recognition of the outstanding values and education that are passed on to each child within its walls.


Posted April 30, 2010

My son is a student at Marsh and the teachers are great, very activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 2, 2008

The teachers refuse to give extra help (or stay late even one afternoon), there are no after school activities, the computer lab is there, but students have very limited access, the drop-off pick-up zone is a nightmare.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2004

2nd grade classes are over crowded, not enough attention to all kids,need more praise to the advanced kids (keeping them busy)while they sit and wait for the teacher to help the less advanced kids.
—Submitted by Richard, 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.

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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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
72%
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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

131 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
46%
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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
40%
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 68% in 2011.

146 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

146 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
55%
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 73% in 2011.

158 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
44%
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 79% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

137 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
19%

2008

 
 
34%
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 Students60%
Female70%
Male49%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students59%
Female61%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities32%
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 Students41%
Female53%
Male29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students38%
Female37%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged4%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities5%
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 Students53%
Female57%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students47%
Female47%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities19%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students36%
Female32%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities6%
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 Students61%
Female71%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students60%
Female65%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities0%
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 Students73%
Female86%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students39%
Female40%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities0%
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 Students79%
Female90%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students53%
Female52%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students24%
Female20%
Male27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Multiracialn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities9%
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 82% 70%
Hispanic 13% 14%
Asian 3% 5%
Black 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 25%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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309 Pelham St
Methuen, MA 01844
Phone: (978) 722-9076

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