McCarthy Middle School
Chelmsford, MA · Middle School · Grades 5-8
Performance Overview
About This School
McCarthy Middle School is a middle school located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The school serves 844 students in grades 5-8.
With a DataScore of 56/100 (C), McCarthy Middle School performs at the state average for Massachusetts. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
Frequently Asked Questions
McCarthy Middle School has a DataScore of 56/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
McCarthy Middle School has 844 students enrolled in grades 5-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
Yes, McCarthy Middle School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +27, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
McCarthy Middle School is part of the Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.