Serving 454 students in grades 3-6, Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Raymond E. Shaw Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district of Millbury, MA, encompassing approximately 16.4 square miles. Most students are within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School's student population of 454 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
454 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#751 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School's ranking?
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School is ranked #751 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School often compared to?
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmwood Street by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School?
454 students attend Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School?
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School offer ?
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School part of?
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School is part of Millbury School District.
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