Robert Gould Shaw Middle School serves 479 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
479 students
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
26%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
10%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
51%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
73%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Robert Gould Shaw Middle School?
479 students attend Robert Gould Shaw Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Robert Gould Shaw Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Robert Gould Shaw Middle School offer ?
Robert Gould Shaw Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Robert Gould Shaw Middle School part of?
Robert Gould Shaw Middle School is part of Boston School District.
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