Summary:
The 01464 zip code is home to two schools - Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School and Lura A. White Elementary School - which serve students from grades 5-8 and K-4, respectively. The data reveals that Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School is a standout performer, ranking 162 out of 484 Massachusetts middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in MCAS Next Generation tests, particularly in 8th grade English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Lura A. White Elementary School, while still performing well in some areas, is ranked 487 out of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools and has a 2-star rating.
Both schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School at 11.4 and Lura A. White Elementary School at 11.8, suggesting that students may receive more individualized attention. The Ayer Shirley School District as a whole is ranked 187 out of 348 districts in Massachusetts and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement at the district level.
Overall, the data paints a picture of a school system with a strong middle school and a solid elementary school, but with the potential for further growth and development. The lack of specific free/reduced lunch rate data makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic demographics of the student populations and how that may be impacting the schools' performance. However, the schools' academic achievements, particularly Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School's standout performance, suggest that the 01464 zip code offers educational opportunities worth considering for families in the area.
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