Excellent
#353 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 20% in state
Major Howard W. Beal School
Elementary School · Shrewsbury · Shrewsbury, MA
A Shrewsbury elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
214 Lake St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
- Math 72% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Major Howard W. Beal School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 61% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 18 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Major Howard W. Beal School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average673/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shrewsbury), 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
$136,225
Median home value
$555,500
Median rent
$2,046/mo
College educated
65.6%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01545; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Calvin Coolidge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Walter J. Paton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 270 | 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.
Shrewsbury
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,868NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Major Howard W. Beal School is listed in Shrewsbury; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Major Howard W. Beal School
Major Howard W. Beal School is a public elementary school in Shrewsbury, MA, part of Shrewsbury, serving approximately 608 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Major Howard W. Beal School
What grades does Major Howard W. Beal School serve?
Major Howard W. Beal School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Major Howard W. Beal School?
Major Howard W. Beal School has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Major Howard W. Beal School?
The student-teacher ratio at Major Howard W. Beal School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Major Howard W. Beal School rank in MA?
Major Howard W. Beal School ranks #353 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Major Howard W. Beal School's MySchoolScout rating?
Major Howard W. Beal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Major Howard W. Beal School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Major Howard W. Beal School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Major Howard W. Beal School a charter school?
No, Major Howard W. Beal School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Major Howard W. Beal School a Title I school?
No, Major Howard W. Beal School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 608
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (508) 841-8860
- Area population (ZIP 01545)
- 38,440
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 01545; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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