Lura A White Elementary School (Closed 2012)

34 Lancaster Rd
Shirley, MA 01464
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
386 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
(10-11)
55-59%
59%
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(10-11)
60-64%
70%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lura A White Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
23%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
85%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lura A White Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Shirley School District
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
How many students attend Lura A White Elementary School?
386 students attend Lura A White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lura A White Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lura A White Elementary School?
Lura A White Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lura A White Elementary School offer ?
Lura A White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lura A White Elementary School part of?
Lura A White Elementary School is part of Shirley School District.

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