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Shamrock

Elementary School · Woburn

60 Green Street, Woburn, MA 01801

Enrollment

275

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,052 of 1,793

In Woburn

#4 of 10

public schools

In district

#4 of 10

Woburn

School environment

7.7 / 10

Very Good

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Shamrock

5.9/10

Elementary School in Woburn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.7/10

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About Shamrock

Shamrock is a public elementary school in Woburn, MA, part of Woburn. Shamrock serves approximately 275 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Shamrock has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,052 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Shamrock show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.1 pts above district
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • District avg 4.8
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,015
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Shamrock — Students at Shamrock score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 38.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.2% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 47.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 76 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
52%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
35.8%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
29.5%
ELA
46.5%
2022
Math
28.5%
ELA
33%
2023
Math
29.7%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
29.3%
ELA
32.7%
2025
Math
34.7%
ELA
33%

* 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: 5.8/10.

How Shamrock Compares

See how Shamrock performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.9/10
41th percentile in MA
Academic
4.8/10
Below Average
Growth
5.8/10
Average
Environment
7.7/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
26 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.2%

Location

60 Green Street, Woburn, MA 01801

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Shamrock may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lincoln Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Winchester), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ambrose Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Winchester), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lynch Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Winchester), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Woburn, see our Woburn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Woburn High Woburn 0.4 mi 5.7
Malcolm White Woburn 0.5 mi 5.2
ST CHARLES SCHOOL Woburn 0.5 mi 5.0
ACERA SCHOOL Winchester 0.9 mi 7.4
John F Kennedy Middle School Woburn 1.0 mi 5.3
Goodyear Elementary School Woburn 0.9 mi 3.2
Muraco Elementary Winchester 1.1 mi 7.0
Lynch Elementary Winchester 1.2 mi 8.1
Winchester High School Winchester 1.5 mi 8.0
ST MARY'S SCHOOL Winchester 1.6 mi
THE WILDER SCHOOL Winchester 1.6 mi
Hurld-Wyman Elementary School Woburn 1.4 mi 6.4
Lincoln Elementary Winchester 1.9 mi 8.2
McCall Middle Winchester 1.9 mi 8.4
Daniel L Joyce Middle School Woburn 1.7 mi 6.5
Ambrose Elementary Winchester 2.3 mi 8.2
Linscott-Rumford Woburn 2.3 mi 3.9
Robin Hood Stoneham 2.0 mi 5.2
Clyde Reeves Woburn 2.0 mi 6.6
CHILDRENS OWN SCHOOL Winchester 2.7 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$107,754

Median Home Value

$641,800

Median Rent

$2,190/mo

Population

41,205

College Educated

47.3%

Homeownership

57.6%

Avg Commute

25.9 min

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Median Age

39.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Abner Gibbs Westfield, MA 5.9
Alice B Beal Elementary Springfield, MA 5.9
Clara Barton Oxford, MA 5.9
Dennett Elementary Plympton, MA 5.9
EllisonParks Early Education School Mattapan, MA 5.9
Essex Elementary Essex, MA 5.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shamrock

What grades does Shamrock serve?

Shamrock serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Shamrock?

Shamrock has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shamrock?

The student-teacher ratio at Shamrock is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shamrock rank in MA?

Shamrock ranks #1,052 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Shamrock's MySchoolScout rating?

Shamrock has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Shamrock?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shamrock has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Shamrock a charter school?

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

Is Shamrock a Title I school?

No, Shamrock is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
60 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
26 Some Transit
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
275
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%

District

Woburn
District Enrollment
4,424
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,015
District Rank
#4 of 10

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