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Ayer Shirley Regional High School vs. Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School

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School Overview

School
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
141 Washington Street
Ayer, MA 01432
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8/
10
Top 30%
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
1 Hospital Road
Shirley, MA 01464
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Ayer Shirley Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 412 students in grades 9-12, Ayer Shirley Regional High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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 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 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-8
Total Students
412 students
379 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ayer Shirley Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ayer Shirley Regional High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ayer Shirley Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ayer Shirley Regional High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ayer Shirley School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ayer Shirley School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#366 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#870 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ayer Shirley Regional High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ayer Shirley Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ayer Shirley Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in MA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ayer Shirley Regional High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ayer Shirley Regional High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
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134
Grade 7 Students
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130
Grade 8 Students
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115
Grade 9 Students
97
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Grade 10 Students
101
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Grade 11 Students
121
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Grade 12 Students
93
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ayer Shirley Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ayer Shirley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ayer Shirley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ayer Shirley Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ayer Shirley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ayer Shirley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ayer Shirley Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ayer Shirley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ayer Shirley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ayer Shirley Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ayer Shirley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ayer Shirley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ayer Shirley Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ayer Shirley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ayer Shirley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ayer Shirley Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ayer Shirley Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ayer Shirley Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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