Excellent
#249 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 14% in state
Shutesbury Elementary
Elementary School · Shutesbury · Shutesbury, MA
An elementary school in Shutesbury, MA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23 West Pelham Rd, Shutesbury, MA 01072
- Math 52% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shutesbury Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2022, to 56% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Shutesbury Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low232/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shutesbury), 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
$103,188
Median home value
$321,400
Median rent
$1,500/mo
College educated
65.4%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 3.6 mi | 142 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shutesbury
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,798NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shutesbury Elementary is listed in Shutesbury; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shutesbury Elementary
Shutesbury Elementary is a public elementary school in Shutesbury, MA, part of Shutesbury, serving approximately 111 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shutesbury Elementary
What grades does Shutesbury Elementary serve?
Shutesbury Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Shutesbury Elementary?
Shutesbury Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shutesbury Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shutesbury Elementary is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shutesbury Elementary rank in MA?
Shutesbury Elementary ranks #249 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Shutesbury Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Shutesbury Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Shutesbury Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shutesbury Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shutesbury Elementary a charter school?
No, Shutesbury Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shutesbury Elementary a Title I school?
No, Shutesbury Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (413) 259-1212
- Area population (ZIP 01072)
- 1,447
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 53.3
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 01072; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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