Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Floral Street School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Floral Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Floral Street School's student population of 519 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Floral Street School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floral Street School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#131 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
52%
7%
Hispanic
6%
24%
Black
5%
10%
White
31%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floral Street School's ranking?
Floral Street School is ranked #131 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Floral Street School often compared to?
Floral Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Street School, Walter J. Paton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Floral Street School?
519 students attend Floral Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Floral Street School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floral Street School?
Floral Street School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Floral Street School offer ?
Floral Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Floral Street School part of?
Floral Street School is part of Shrewsbury School District.
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