Muraco Elementary

Summary:

Muraco Elementary is a public elementary school in Winchester, Massachusetts, serving 326 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 22nd and 165th out of over 900 schools in recent years.

Muraco Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher MCAS test scores than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance is particularly strong in Science, with over 88% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 41.95%. In Mathematics, 5th-grade students at Muraco Elementary achieve over 80% proficiency, far exceeding the state average of 39.63%. The school's diverse student population, with 67.48% White, 22.7% Asian, and other racial groups represented, provides a rich learning environment for all students.

Muraco Elementary's commitment to supporting students with special needs and disabilities is also noteworthy, as the school consistently ranks among the top in Massachusetts for these student subgroups. This inclusive approach likely benefits the entire student population, fostering a sense of community and empathy. Compared to nearby schools in the Winchester, Woburn, and Stoneham districts, Muraco Elementary's academic performance is consistently higher, making it an exceptional choice for families in the area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 33 Bates Road
       Winchester, MA  01890-1299


(781) 721-7030

District: Winchester

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,255 Help


Students who attend Muraco Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McCall Middle
High:    Winchester High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  326

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.5%
Asian:
22.7%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Muraco Elementary ranks better than 82% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Winchester School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Muraco Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Winchester School District. Racial makeup is: White (67.5%), Asian (22.7%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Muraco Elementary is 9.6, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Winchester School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Muraco Elementary is $17,255, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Winchester School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Muraco Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Muraco Elementary 165th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Muraco Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Winchester:

SchoolDigger ranks Winchester 22nd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Muraco Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Muraco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 95.97 4th 884 99.5%
2004 95.24 3rd 882 99.7%
2005 97.87 1st 887 99.9%
2006 97.40 2nd 911 99.8%
2007 96.81 1st 911 99.9%
2008 96.45 1st 908 99.9%
2009 95.94 3rd 909 99.7%
2010 93.30 11th 920 98.8%
2011 92.48 18th 924 98.1%
2012 93.30 11th 930 98.8%
2013 92.63 17th 928 98.2%
2014 91.16 22nd 926 97.6%
2015 91.20 29th 914 96.8%
2016 91.24 35th 932 96.2%
2017 90.87 44th 938 95.3%
2018 89.69 59th 934 93.7%
2019 90.05 59th 942 93.7%
2021 90.16 78th 936 91.7%
2022 86.67 117th 932 87.4%
2023 84.65 139th 928 85.0%
2024 81.46 165th 916 82.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Muraco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.17 59th 886 93.3%
2019 86.71 53rd 896 94.1%
2021 74.40 154th 894 82.8%
2022 67.14 231st 905 74.5%
2023 99.37 3rd 703 99.6%
2024 84.36 70th 731 90.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Muraco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.48 50th 893 94.4%
2019 88.31 70th 902 92.2%
2021 84.76 129th 898 85.6%
2022 79.76 166th 901 81.6%
2023 81.62 154th 887 82.6%
2024 80.69 161st 886 81.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Muraco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.82 5th 656 99.2%
2019 96.41 9th 665 98.6%
2021 90.16 34th 632 94.6%
2022 90.01 32nd 672 95.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Muraco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.97 85th 898 90.5%
2019 88.37 66th 907 92.7%
2021 90.14 59th 904 93.5%
2022 89.16 74th 908 91.9%
2023 84.98 115th 896 87.2%
2024 81.21 155th 891 82.6%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Muraco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.01 94th 925 89.8%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Muraco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.21 58th 399 85.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Muraco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.16 37th 154 76.0%
2019 72.66 40th 155 74.2%
2021 59.07 75th 141 46.8%
2022 43.62 101st 143 29.4%
2023 66.05 59th 145 59.3%
2024 55.42 81st 152 46.7%
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Rank History for White students at Muraco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.49 111th 772 85.6%
2019 81.78 93rd 780 88.1%
2021 83.04 98th 765 87.2%
2022 74.36 153rd 764 80.0%
2023 71.71 185th 762 75.7%
2024 73.94 170th 753 77.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Muraco Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 271 6 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1989 297 4 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1990 291 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1991 268 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1992 254 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1993 289 4 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1994 277 2 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1995 298 2 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1996 298 2 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1997 281 8 23 8 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1998 285 7 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1999 264 9 24 7 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2000 279 5 18 2 2 n/a n/a 0 306
2001 290 5 26 1 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2002 253 2 14 52 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2003 253 2 14 52 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2004 232 2 23 29 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 232 1 56 10 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 236 2 86 3 0 n/a n/a 4 331
2007 252 1 93 7 1 n/a n/a 9 363
2008 248 5 111 4 1 n/a n/a 12 381
2009 276 5 116 11 1 1 13 0 423
2010 304 6 124 20 0 1 17 0 472
2011 301 4 122 13 2 1 23 0 466
2012 309 6 110 17 3 1 23 0 469
2013 326 3 113 11 6 1 28 0 488
2014 283 2 83 14 5 1 29 0 417
2015 255 2 96 15 4 1 33 0 406
2016 251 2 103 13 3 0 35 0 407
2017 258 4 95 9 3 0 35 0 404
2018 254 3 91 3 1 0 29 0 381
2019 249 5 86 7 0 0 29 0 376
2020 265 4 78 10 1 0 33 0 391
2021 240 4 80 8 1 0 33 1 367
2022 230 3 76 11 0 0 24 1 345
2023 220 1 74 11 0 0 19 1 326

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Muraco Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 n/a n/a n/a
1989 309 n/a n/a n/a
1990 300 n/a n/a n/a
1991 276 n/a n/a n/a
1992 261 n/a n/a n/a
1993 302 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 296 n/a n/a n/a
1995 308 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 308 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 320 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 307 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 305 n/a 0.0 10.8
2000 306 n/a 0.0 6.9
2001 322 n/a 0.0 5.6
2002 321 n/a n/a 1.2
2003 321 n/a n/a 1.2
2004 286 21.7 13.2 3.1
2005 299 21.2 14.1 3.7
2006 331 21.9 15.1 3.1
2007 363 23.0 15.8 4.2
2008 381 25.6 14.9 5.4
2009 423 25.5 16.6 3.3
2010 472 27.9 16.9 3.8
2011 466 32.5 14.3 6
2012 469 33.1 14.1 2.8
2013 488 33.9 14.3 4.5
2014 417 31.5 13.2 5.5
2015 406 32.0 12.6 6.7
2016 407 30.0 13.5 n/a
2017 404 32.3 12.4 n/a
2018 381 34.4 11.0 n/a
2019 376 31.5 11.9 n/a
2020 391 29.6 13.2 n/a
2021 367 25.2 14.5 n/a
2022 345 29.9 11.5 n/a
2023 326 33.7 9.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Muraco Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 n/a n/a n/a
1989 309 n/a n/a n/a
1990 300 n/a n/a n/a
1991 276 n/a n/a n/a
1992 261 n/a n/a n/a
1993 302 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 296 n/a n/a n/a
1995 308 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 308 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 320 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 307 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 305 n/a 0.0 10.8
2000 306 n/a 0.0 6.9
2001 322 n/a 0.0 5.6
2002 321 n/a n/a 1.2
2003 321 n/a n/a 1.2
2004 286 21.7 13.2 3.1
2005 299 21.2 14.1 3.7
2006 331 21.9 15.1 3.1
2007 363 23.0 15.8 4.2
2008 381 25.6 14.9 5.4
2009 423 25.5 16.6 3.3
2010 472 27.9 16.9 3.8
2011 466 32.5 14.3 6
2012 469 33.1 14.1 2.8
2013 488 33.9 14.3 4.5
2014 417 31.5 13.2 5.5
2015 406 32.0 12.6 6.7
2016 407 30.0 13.5 n/a
2017 404 32.3 12.4 n/a
2018 381 34.4 11.0 n/a
2019 376 31.5 11.9 n/a
2020 391 29.6 13.2 n/a
2021 367 25.2 14.5 n/a
2022 345 29.9 11.5 n/a
2023 326 33.7 9.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Muraco Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $35 (0.2%) $15,070 (99.8%) $15,104
2020 $26 (0.2%) $15,171 (99.8%) $15,196
2021 $215 (1.2%) $17,041 (98.8%) $17,255

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Muraco Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 59th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 139th of 928 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muraco Elementary)8768.3
 18.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Winchester)8766.7
 20.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Muraco Elementary)7650
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Winchester)8260.2
 21.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Muraco Elementary)7963.8
 15.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Winchester)7963.8
 15.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Muraco Elementary)5660.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Winchester)8068
 12.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Muraco Elementary)8160.7
 20.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Winchester)7873.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Muraco Elementary)8578.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Winchester)7774.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Muraco Elementary)8473.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (Winchester)7777.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Muraco Elementary)8264.3
 17.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Winchester)8168.7
 12.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Muraco Elementary)7362.8
 10.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Winchester)7970.2
 8.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Muraco Elementary)8473.8
 10.2%
   All Grades Science (Winchester)7775
 2%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students376326
 13.3%
African American51
 80%
American Indian00
Asian8674
 14%
Hispanic711
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White249220
 11.6%
Two or More Races2919
 34.5%


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Muraco Elementary ranks 165th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Muraco Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McCall Middle
High : Winchester High School

Students at Muraco Elementary are 67% White, 23% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 326 students attended Muraco Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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