Top Rankings
Ayer Shirley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,723 students in Ayer Shirley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Ayer Shirley School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
1,723 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ayer Shirley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#198 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
% White
67%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,749 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,672 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$39 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,749
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,672
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ayer Shirley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
141 Washington Street
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Page Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Washington Street
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hospital Road
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 772-8600
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 772-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Lura A. White Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
34 Lancaster Road
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 772-8600
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 772-8600
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ayer Shirley School District?
Ayer Shirley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,723 students.
What is the rank of Ayer Shirley School District?
Ayer Shirley School District is ranked #194 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ayer Shirley School District?
67% of Ayer Shirley School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ayer Shirley School District?
Ayer Shirley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Ayer Shirley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,672 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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