Serving 379 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 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School's student population of 379 students has declined by 8% 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
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
72%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
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 #898 out of 1,631 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
379 students attend Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% 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 11:1, which is lower than 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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