Miriam F McCarthy School

mccarthy.framingham.k12.ma.us/

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Miriam F. McCarthy Elementary School, located at 8 Flagg Drive in Framingham, Massachusetts, is a key component of the Framingham Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging students to become critical thinkers, collaborative problem-solvers, and lifelong learners.

Beyond its academic focus, McCarthy Elementary places significant emphasis on creating a welcoming school culture where diversity is celebrated and every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school leverages a variety of resources, including technology integration and specialized support services, to address the unique needs of its learners. By maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the wider Framingham community, the school strives to prepare its students for success both within the classroom and in their future educational endeavors.

490

Total Students

45.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Miriam F McCarthy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	293
Black	36
Asian	13
Two or More	28

Hispanic
293 (59.8%)
White
120 (24.5%)
Black
36 (7.3%)
Two or More
28 (5.7%)
Asian
13 (2.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Framingham
Phone:	(508)626-9161
Website:	http://mccarthy.framingham.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 68