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Donald Ross vs. Archie T Morrison

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School Overview

School
Donald Ross
20 Hayward Street
Braintree, MA 02184
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Archie T Morrison
260 Liberty Street
Braintree, MA 02184
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Archie T Morrison ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Donald Ross ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Archie T Morrison ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
179 students
299 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Donald Ross over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Archie T Morrison over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Donald Ross.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Archie T Morrison.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Donald Ross over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Archie T Morrison over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Donald Ross with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Braintree School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Archie T Morrison with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Braintree School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#692 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
#294 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Donald Ross, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Archie T Morrison, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Donald Ross who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Braintree School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Archie T Morrison who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Braintree School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Donald Ross who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Braintree School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Archie T Morrison who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Braintree School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Donald Ross by grade.
This chart displays the students of Archie T Morrison by grade.
Kindergarten Students
21
22
Grade 1 Students
41
77
Grade 2 Students
36
70
Grade 3 Students
35
74
Grade 4 Students
46
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
24%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Donald Ross, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Braintree School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Archie T Morrison, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Braintree School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Donald Ross, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Braintree School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Archie T Morrison, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Braintree School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Donald Ross, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Braintree School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Archie T Morrison, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Braintree School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
48%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Donald Ross, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Braintree School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Archie T Morrison, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Braintree School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Donald Ross, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Braintree School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Archie T Morrison, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Braintree School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Donald Ross, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Braintree School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Archie T Morrison, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Braintree School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Donald Ross, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Braintree School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Archie T Morrison, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Braintree School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Donald Ross, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Braintree School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Archie T Morrison, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Braintree School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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