Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shutesbury Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shutesbury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shutesbury Elementary School's student population of 115 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shutesbury Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shutesbury Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
84%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shutesbury Elementary School's ranking?
Shutesbury Elementary School is ranked #676 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Shutesbury Elementary School often compared to?
Shutesbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leverett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Shutesbury Elementary School?
115 students attend Shutesbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Shutesbury Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shutesbury Elementary School?
Shutesbury Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shutesbury Elementary School offer ?
Shutesbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shutesbury Elementary School part of?
Shutesbury Elementary School is part of Shutesbury School District.
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