Ayer Shirley School District
School District · Ayer, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,840
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,840
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Ayer Shirley School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ayer Shirley School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lura A. White Elementary School
Shirley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Shirley · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Page Hilltop Elementary School
Ayer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#110 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,840
$531 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,687 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Ayer Shirley School District ranks #110 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Ayer Shirley School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lura A. White Elementary School (7.4/10), Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School (7.2/10), and Page Hilltop Elementary School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ayer Shirley School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lura A. White Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Page Hilltop Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Ayer Shirley Regional High School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ayer Shirley School District
Ayer Shirley School District is a Ayer, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,687 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $20,840 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Ayer Shirley School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lura A. White Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Ayer Shirley School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ayer Shirley School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ayer Shirley School District with test data.
Schools in Ayer Shirley School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Ayer
- Total Enrollment
- 1,687
- Teachers (FTE)
- 139
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ayer Shirley School District?
Ayer Shirley School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ayer Shirley School District?
The average composite rating for Ayer Shirley School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ayer Shirley School District?
Ayer Shirley School District spends $20,840 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ayer Shirley School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ayer Shirley School District is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ayer Shirley School District?
Lura A. White Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ayer Shirley School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Ayer Shirley School District?
Across schools in Ayer Shirley School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ayer Shirley School District compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Ayer Shirley School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.1%
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Compare Ayer Shirley School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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