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Shining Star Early Childhood Center

31 West Fountain Street
Milford, MA 01757
Shining Star Early Childhood Center serves 170 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Shining Star Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Shining Star Early Childhood Center's student population of 170 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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The diversity score of Shining Star Early Childhood Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
33%
24%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
55%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Shining Star Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
35%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shining Star Early Childhood Center?
170 students attend Shining Star Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Shining Star Early Childhood Center students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shining Star Early Childhood Center?
Shining Star Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shining Star Early Childhood Center offer ?
Shining Star Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shining Star Early Childhood Center part of?
Shining Star Early Childhood Center is part of Milford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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