Spring Street

123 Spring Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Spring Street ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 5% in MA
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spring Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Spring Street's student population of 297 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Spring Street ranks within the top 5% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Street is 0.56, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#45 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)
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70-74%
37%
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85-89%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
23%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
60%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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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 Spring Street's ranking?
Spring Street is ranked #45 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Spring Street often compared to?
Spring Streetis often viewed alongside schools like Floral Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Spring Street?
297 students attend Spring Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Spring Street students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Street?
Spring Street has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spring Street offer ?
Spring Street offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Street part of?
Spring Street is part of Shrewsbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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