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Muraco Elementary School

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 466 students

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Posted November 8, 2007

Muraco is a great school due to the great teamwork of the outstanding teachers and administration. My daughter attended 4th and 5th grades there. She learned a lot and had fun doing it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2006

Excellent teachers, very caring, top rated elementary school in state by Boston Magazine; most improved school in town, great test scores, nice kids.
—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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
93%
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 Students89%
Female91%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities62%
English language learners91%

Math

All Students82%
Female81%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asian87%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities38%
English language learners90%
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 Students90%
Female84%
Male95%
African Americann/a
Asian84%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students80%
Female78%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities54%
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 Students96%
Female95%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian96%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students90%
Female86%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female72%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities54%
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 65% 70%
Asian 27% 5%
Hispanic 3% 14%
Two or more races 3% 2%
Black 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 3%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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33 Bates Rd
Winchester, MA 01890
Phone: (781) 721-7030

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