Best Public Schools in Merrimac, MA

The city of Merrimac, Massachusetts is home to two elementary schools: Helen R Donaghue School and Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir. Based on the available data, Helen R Donaghue School appears to be the standout performer, with higher proficiency rates in MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the Pentucket district and state averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades.

While Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-White students, it spends more per student ($18,455) than Helen R Donaghue School ($16,470) and has a higher student-teacher ratio of 12.3 compared to 11.2 at Helen R Donaghue School. However, the test score data for Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir is not provided, so it's difficult to make a direct comparison of academic performance between the two schools.

Overall, the data suggests that Helen R Donaghue School is providing more effective instruction and support for its students, leading to higher academic achievement. This could be due to the school's efficient allocation of resources, despite spending less per student than Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir. While the diversity and equity considerations at Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir are noteworthy, the available information indicates that Helen R Donaghue School is the standout performer in the Merrimac area.