For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,636 students in Ayer Shirley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Ayer Shirley School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Ayer Shirley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
13 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
66 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
208 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
24%
# Black Students
88 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
1,176 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
72%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
80 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
136
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
151
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
140
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
127
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
114
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,713 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,576 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Ayer Shirley School District?
Ayer Shirley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,636 students.
What is the rank of Ayer Shirley School District?
Ayer Shirley School District is ranked #190 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ayer Shirley School District?
72% of Ayer Shirley School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ayer Shirley School District?
Ayer Shirley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Ayer Shirley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,576 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,636 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
