Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Shay Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 487 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Shay Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shay Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Shay Elementary School is ranked #533 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Shay Elementary School?
487 students attend Shay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Shay Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shay Elementary School?
Shay Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shay Elementary School offer ?
Shay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shay Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 487 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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