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Floral Street School

Elementary School · Shrewsbury

57 Floral Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Enrollment

542

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#969 of 1,793

In Shrewsbury

#6 of 9

public schools

In district

#6 of 9

Shrewsbury

Equity

8.9 / 10

Excellent

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Floral Street School

6.1/10

Elementary School in Shrewsbury · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Floral Street School

Floral Street School is a public elementary school in Shrewsbury, MA, part of Shrewsbury. Floral Street School serves approximately 542 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Floral Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #969 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Floral Street School show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • District avg 6.7
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+27.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.9 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,868
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Floral Street School — Students at Floral Street School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 76.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 73.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
81.7%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
80.7%
2020*
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
68.3%
ELA
72.3%
2022
Math
73.7%
ELA
65.7%
2023
Math
77%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
75%
ELA
56.5%
2025
Math
70%
ELA
56.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.9/10.

How Floral Street School Compares

See how Floral Street School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.1/10
46th percentile in MA
Academic
8.6/10
Excellent
Growth
4.9/10
Below Average
Environment
5.3/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
43 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
17.3%

Location

57 Floral Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Floral Street School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. AL-HAMRA ACADEMY (rated 8.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Boylston Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Boylston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Major Howard W. Beal School (rated 8.0/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Shrewsbury, see our Shrewsbury schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.0 mi
School Distance Rating
AL-HAMRA ACADEMY Shrewsbury 1.1 mi 8.8
ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Shrewsbury 1.2 mi 7.5
Walter J. Paton School Shrewsbury 1.1 mi 6.2
LILLIPUT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Shrewsbury 1.3 mi
Spring Street School Shrewsbury 1.5 mi 5.4
Major Howard W. Beal School Shrewsbury 1.7 mi 8.0
Sherwood Middle School Shrewsbury 1.6 mi 6.0
Oak Middle School Shrewsbury 1.7 mi 7.6
SHREWSBURY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Shrewsbury 1.8 mi 7.7
Fannie E Proctor Northborough 2.5 mi 7.4
North Grafton Elementary North Grafton 3.2 mi 5.0
Lincoln Street Northborough 2.9 mi 5.7
Robert E. Melican Middle School Northborough 3.0 mi 7.1
Mill Pond School Westborough 3.0 mi 7.3
Shrewsbury High School Shrewsbury 2.9 mi 7.9
Parker Road Preschool Shrewsbury 2.9 mi 4.3
Calvin Coolidge School Shrewsbury 3.1 mi 7.6
SHREWSBURY CHILDREN'S CENTER Shrewsbury 3.0 mi
Marion E Zeh Northborough 3.6 mi 7.1
Boylston Elementary School Boylston 4.0 mi 8.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01545 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$136,225

Median Home Value

$555,500

Median Rent

$2,046/mo

Population

38,440

College Educated

65.6%

Homeownership

72.1%

Avg Commute

30.4 min

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Median Age

40.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Floral Street School

What grades does Floral Street School serve?

Floral Street School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Floral Street School?

Floral Street School has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Floral Street School?

The student-teacher ratio at Floral Street School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Floral Street School rank in MA?

Floral Street School ranks #969 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Floral Street School's MySchoolScout rating?

Floral Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Floral Street School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Floral Street School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Floral Street School a charter school?

No, Floral Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Floral Street School a Title I school?

No, Floral Street School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
14 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
542
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%

District

Shrewsbury
District Enrollment
5,921
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,868
District Rank
#6 of 9

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