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Cunniff Elementary School

Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 286 students

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Posted September 13, 2008

The Cunniff School is a school in transition as many teachers are retiring and many new teachers are beginning their careers in the last two years the Cunniff has adopted a new phonics program as well as a new Math program. There are many many loving teachers here who go out of their way for the families at this school. The school has a great community feel and a very strong PTO. I would recommend this school to anyone moving into Watertown. The other two schools seem very big and disjointed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2007

This school has been a big disappointment. The MCAS results are extremely poor. The math and reading programs are lacking dramatically. Although there are some extremely friendly and loving teachers who are very caring and generous to the children there are also some that should absolutely not be teaching, volunteering or running this school. It's a huge disappointment compared to the other 2 elementary schools. I am not proud to be involved with this school and if someone had the opportunity to go somewhere else they should!
—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.

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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
47%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
33%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
58%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
49%
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 Students81%
Female84%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female81%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
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 Students61%
Female72%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students43%
Female55%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
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 Students78%
Female87%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students61%
Female69%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students46%
Female48%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged49%
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 78% 70%
Hispanic 9% 14%
Asian 6% 5%
Black 4% 8%
Two or more races 2% 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 24%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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246 Warren St
Watertown, MA 02472
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Phone: (617) 926-7726

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