MAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
McCarthy-Towne School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Acton, Massachusetts|Acton-Boxborough
Acton, MA 01720
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
61%
70th percentile in MA
Math Proficiency
48%
70th percentile in MA
Chronic Absenteeism
6.5%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
450
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
34.9
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
2
Nurses
1.1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,933
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$13,418
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$26,861
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 6%State 28%Local 66%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$713,764
+1.6% 1yr+31.0% 5yr
Boston, MA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
11.9%
Below 150% poverty line
4.4%
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Uninsured residents
6.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
867
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
803
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Autism
176 (22%)
Other Health Impairment
174 (22%)
Specific Learning Disability
154 (19%)
Speech/Language Impairment
91 (11%)
Emotional Disturbance
83 (10%)
Intellectual Disability
8 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
431
Current enrollment
Declining(-16% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about McCarthy-Towne School
As of the most recent data, 441 students are enrolled at McCarthy-Towne School. It is a Primary school within the local district.
Calendar Guides
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