Shirley Middle School serves 394 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 43% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)43%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)68%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
80%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shirley School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
How many students attend Shirley Middle School?
394 students attend Shirley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Shirley Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shirley Middle School?
Shirley Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shirley Middle School offer ?
Shirley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shirley Middle School part of?
Shirley Middle School is part of Shirley School District.
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