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Merrymount Elementary School

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 358 students

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3 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted May 6, 2013

I've had many complaints about this school prior to having my son attend almost four years ago. One particular complaint was the principal and how she presents herself and her authority to other parents. My husband and I had more than a few run-ins with this woman and every time we did, she was never respectful, polite, and often times -very rude. Never once has this woman spoke to us like a professional principle and it s the reason why I m pulling my son out come September. If you intend to bring your child/children to Merrymount, I d say to give it a shot because there are good teachers/parents involved that makes this school better than what it actually is. However, if you can t deal with politics and a rude principle- look elsewhere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2013

this is more of a question to everyone to thing about more than review question:why are so many parents pulling the children out of merrymount and into other schools What is wrong with this school?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2012

I believe that there are many talented teachers at Merrymount School but the principle and the school's immediate staff need attention. It is sad that politics play a roll in a students education the Principle cares more about the rank of her test scores than the students well being. This was a great neighborhood school at one time and now it is sad to see what it has become. I have seen happy kids leave that school in the afternoon sad. I think it need to get back to basics education of our children and not the agenda of the "in crowd"
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2010

I have 2 children here one in first and the other in third and there doing great there and the teachers are really involved the with the students and the parents. One of my kids was going to another elem school in Quincy and was n't doing good there. Better quality of ed here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

We have amazing teachers and the students MCAS scores are the highest in the city. The principle is an incredible person.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 1, 2007

I have 3 children that attended this school. The best quality about this school is the safety of the children, snack time, and lots of playtime. However, education is lacking at this school. There were some excellent teachers that my children benefited from; but they were the exception. Parent's involvement could be improved especially in their own child's education. Great idea about getting a new computer in each classroom, but they have them now and all they did was gather dust. Leadership, dedicated teachers and parents, pencils, paper, and textbooks are all that is needed to motivate our students to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2007

My daughter is currently a 3rd grade student at Merrymount and we've been very pleased with her experience there so far. The teachers are outstanding, and the principal is an efficient administrator who also provides a warm and welcoming presence. Their test scores are well above average and they also offer a variety of extracurricular activities. There is a great deal of parent involvement and I've been very impressed by this year's efforts to organize a fundraising event that will provide brand new computers throughout the school. Merrymount is definitely one of the best elementary schools within the Quincy school district.
—Submitted by 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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%

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

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

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
67%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
56%
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 Students66%
Female77%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students79%
Female77%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 Students69%
Female88%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students67%
Female71%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 Students84%
Female94%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students69%
Female69%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students61%
Female60%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 81% 70%
Asian 12% 5%
Hispanic 4% 14%
Black 2% 8%
Two or more races 1% 2%
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 21%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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4 Agawam Rd
Quincy, MA 02169
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Phone: (617) 984-8762

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