Walter J. Paton School vs Major Howard W. Beal School
Walter J. Paton School and Major Howard W. Beal School are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.9 out of 10. Major Howard W. Beal School is significantly larger with 608 students, about 2.3× the size of Walter J. Paton School (270). In math proficiency, Walter J. Paton School leads at 77.0%.
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Walter J. Paton School
Shrewsbury, MA
7.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 4th
270 students
Major Howard W. Beal School
Shrewsbury, MA
8.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 4th
608 students
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| Metric | Walter J. Paton School | Major Howard W. Beal School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| Growth Score | 7.5 | 9.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| State Rank | #361 of 1,793 | #250 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 80th | 86th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Walter J. Paton School | Major Howard W. Beal School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 77.0% | 64.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 72.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Walter J. Paton School | Major Howard W. Beal School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 4th | Kindergarten – 4th |
| Enrollment | 270 | 608 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| City | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Shrewsbury (01545) | Shrewsbury (01545) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $136,225 | $136,225 |
| Median Home Value | $555,500 | $555,500 |
| Median Rent | $2,046 | $2,046 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 65.6% | 65.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 30 min |