Shutesbury Elementary School
Tel:
(413)259-1212
- Shutesbury Elementary School serves 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
Top Placements
Shutesbury Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Shutesbury Elementary School's student population of 121 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 121 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Shutesbury Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Shutesbury Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #705 out of 1,671 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 83% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shutesbury School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Shutesbury Elementary School is Amherst Regional High School (6.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Amherst Regional Middle School (6.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Leverett Elementary School (3.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Leverett Leverett Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 136 students
3.6 miles
85 Montague Rd
Leverett, MA 01054
(413)548-9144 3.6 PK-6 136 - Amherst Pelham Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 132 students
5.2 miles
45 Amherst Road
Amherst, MA 01002
(413)362-1100 5.2 K-6 132 - Amherst Wildwood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 409 students
6.0 miles
71 Strong Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413)362-1400 6.0 K-6 409 - Amherst Amherst Regional Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 432 students
6.1 miles
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413)362-1800 6.1 7-8 432 - Amherst Fort River Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 335 students
6.2 miles
70 So East Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413)362-1200 6.2 K-6 335
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