Lura A White Elementary School serves 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
85%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shirley School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
How many students attend Lura A White Elementary School?
386 students attend Lura A White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lura A White Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lura A White Elementary School?
Lura A White Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lura A White Elementary School offer ?
Lura A White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lura A White Elementary School part of?
Lura A White Elementary School is part of Shirley School District.
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