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#1057 of 1,793 schools in MA
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
High School · Ayer Shirley School District · Ayer, MA
A high school in Ayer, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.
141 Washington Street, Ayer, MA 01432
- Math 40% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ayer Shirley Regional High School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2022, to 49% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ayer Shirley Regional High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average676/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ayer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,142
Median home value
$419,800
Median rent
$1,373/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Francis W. Parker Charter Essential SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 7–12 | 2.0 mi | 370 | Compare → |
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| Seven Hills at GrotonPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ayer Shirley School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ayer Shirley Regional High School is listed in Ayer Shirley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Ayer Shirley Regional High School is a public high school in Ayer, MA, part of Ayer Shirley School District, serving approximately 412 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,057 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ayer Shirley Regional High School
What grades does Ayer Shirley Regional High School serve?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ayer Shirley Regional High School?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ayer Shirley Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ayer Shirley Regional High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ayer Shirley Regional High School rank in MA?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School ranks #1,057 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Ayer Shirley Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ayer Shirley Regional High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ayer Shirley Regional High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Ayer Shirley Regional High School a charter school?
No, Ayer Shirley Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ayer Shirley Regional High School a Title I school?
No, Ayer Shirley Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (978) 772-8600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01432)
- 8,124
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01432; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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