Best Public Middle Schools in Shirley, MA (2025-26)

Best Shirley Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 379 students in Shirley, MA.

The top ranked public middle school in Shirley, MA is Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Shirley, MA public middle school have an score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Shirley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Shirley, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
:

Bottom 50%

1 Hospital Road
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 772-8600

Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shirley, Massachusetts

Shirley, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Center Elementary School (Closed 2009)

7 Parker Rd
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 425-2630

Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%

Lura A White Elementary School (Closed 2012)

34 Lancaster Rd
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 425-2630

Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Shirley Middle School (Closed 2012)

1 Hospital Rd
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 425-2630

Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Shirley, MA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Shirley, MA include Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Shirley?

1 public middle schools are located in Shirley.

What is the racial composition of students in Shirley?

Shirley public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).