Best Schools in Shirley Center, MA
Shirley Center, MA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,033 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Shirley Center meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shirley Center, MA
The top high schools in Shirley Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Groton Dunstable Regional
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton-dunstable • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 680 Students
2. Ayer Shirley Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ayer Shirley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shirley Center, MA
The top middle schools in Shirley Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Groton Dunstable Regional Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton-dunstable • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 723 Students
2. Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ayer Shirley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 367 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shirley Center, MA
The top elementary schools in Shirley Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Florence Roche School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton-dunstable • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 526 Students
2. Lura A. White Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ayer Shirley School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 343 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shirley Center, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shirley Center, MA has a total population of 1,279 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shirley Center, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Shirley Center, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shirley Center, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shirley Center, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Shirley Center, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shirley Center, MA
How many schools are in Shirley Center, MA?
Shirley Center, MA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,033 students in total.
How do schools in Shirley Center perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Shirley Center score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Shirley Center meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shirley Center?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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