Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John J Shaughnessy 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John J Shaughnessy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John J Shaughnessy's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John J Shaughnessy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John J Shaughnessy is 0.70, which is more 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
#1227 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
7%
Hispanic
44%
24%
Black
5%
10%
White
21%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J Shaughnessy's ranking?
John J Shaughnessy is ranked #1227 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John J Shaughnessy?
479 students attend John J Shaughnessy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of John J Shaughnessy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J Shaughnessy?
John J Shaughnessy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John J Shaughnessy offer ?
John J Shaughnessy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John J Shaughnessy part of?
John J Shaughnessy is part of Lowell School District.
In what neighborhood is John J Shaughnessy located?
John J Shaughnessy is located in the South Lowell neighborhood of Lowell, MA. There are 4 other public schools located in South Lowell.
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