Serving 410 students in grades 6-8, Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
School Rankings
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Black
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
White
70%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School's ranking?
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School is ranked #870 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School often compared to?
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Page Hilltop Elementary School, Ayer Shirley Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School?
410 students attend Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School?
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School offer ?
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School part of?
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School is part of Ayer Shirley School District.
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