Serving 458 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 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#778 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
80%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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 #778 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
458 students attend Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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