Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School serves 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
256 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-59%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
79%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School?
256 students attend Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School?
Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School offer ?
Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School part of?
Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School is part of Dennis-Yarmouth School District.
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