Floral Street School

57 Floral Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Floral Street School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Floral Street School's student population of 508 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Floral Street School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floral Street School is 0.62, 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)
#165 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
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68%
37%
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72%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
54%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
23%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
29%
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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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Floral Street School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Floral Street School's ranking?
Floral Street School is ranked #165 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Floral Street School often compared to?
Floral Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Street, Walter J Paton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Floral Street School?
508 students attend Floral Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Floral Street School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floral Street School?
Floral Street School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Floral Street School offer ?
Floral Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Floral Street School part of?
Floral Street School is part of Shrewsbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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