Best High Schools in Shirley, MA

Shirley, MA has 5 high schools with 3,207 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Shirley score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Shirley greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lunenburg High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lunenburg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 440 Students

2. Bromfield

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harvard • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 560 Students

3. North Middlesex Regional

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Middlesex • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 779 Students

4. Ayer Shirley Regional High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ayer Shirley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students

5. Leominster High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Leominster • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1034 Students

Best Middle Schools in Shirley, MA

Shirley, MA has 4 middle schools with 2,356 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Shirley score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Shirley exceed expectations.

1. Groton Dunstable Regional Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Groton-dunstable • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 723 Students

2. Lunenburg Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lunenburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 380 Students

3. Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ayer Shirley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 367 Students

4. Sky View Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Leominster • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Shirley, MA

Shirley, MA has 4 elementary schools with 1,785 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Shirley score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Shirley meet expectations.

1. Florence Roche School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Groton-dunstable • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 526 Students

2. Page Hilltop Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ayer Shirley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students

3. Lura A. White Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ayer Shirley School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 343 Students

4. Lunenburg Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lunenburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 384 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Shirley, MA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Shirley, MA has a total population of 7,635 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Shirley, MA

7,348

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Shirley, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

12.60 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.71 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shirley, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shirley, MA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,418 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Shirley, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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