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#838 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 47% in state
Shay Elementary
Elementary School · Amesbury · Amesbury, MA
An Amesbury elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
193R Lions Mouth Road, Amesbury, MA 01913
- Math 63% vs MA 44% (2023)
- Reading 49% vs MA 42% (2023)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shay Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2023 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2009–2023), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2023.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2023) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2023)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 48 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average670/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Amesbury), 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
$100,599
Median home value
$475,400
Median rent
$1,573/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01913; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Amesbury Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 1.5 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| South Hampton Barnard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Sparhawk School IncPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 137 | 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.
Amesbury
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $25,059NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shay Elementary is listed in Amesbury; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shay Elementary
Shay Elementary is a public elementary school in Amesbury, MA, part of Amesbury, serving approximately 487 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #838 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2023) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2023).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shay Elementary
What grades does Shay Elementary serve?
Shay Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Shay Elementary?
Shay Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shay Elementary 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 Shay Elementary rank in MA?
Shay Elementary ranks #838 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Shay Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Shay Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Shay Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shay Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2023) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2023).
Is Shay Elementary a charter school?
No, Shay Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shay Elementary a Title I school?
No, Shay Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (978) 388-3659
- Area population (ZIP 01913)
- 17,277
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 · 2023 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2023 MCAS. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2023 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2023 MCAS. Use as historical context.
- 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 01913; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2023; directory SY 2023–24
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