Very Good
#486 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 27% in state
Lura A. White Elementary School
Elementary School · Ayer Shirley School District · Shirley, MA
An Ayer Shirley School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
34 Lancaster Road, Shirley, MA 01464
- Math 44% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lura A. White Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2022, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 78 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lura A. White Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average379/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shirley), 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
$121,875
Median home value
$412,700
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01464; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 1–12 | 4.3 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Page Hilltop Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Johnny AppleseedEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 655 | Compare → |
| Frances Drake SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 485 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #1 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
Lura A. White Elementary School is listed in Ayer Shirley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lura A. White Elementary School
Lura A. White Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shirley, MA, part of Ayer Shirley School District, serving approximately 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #486 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lura A. White Elementary School
What grades does Lura A. White Elementary School serve?
Lura A. White Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lura A. White Elementary School?
Lura A. White Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lura A. White Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lura A. White Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lura A. White Elementary School rank in MA?
Lura A. White Elementary School ranks #486 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Lura A. White Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lura A. White Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Lura A. White Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lura A. White Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Lura A. White Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lura A. White Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lura A. White Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lura A. White Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (978) 772-8600
- Area population (ZIP 01464)
- 7,017
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 01464; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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