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Major Howard W. Beal School vs. Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School

Should you attend Major Howard W. Beal School or Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Major Howard W. Beal School
214 Lake St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
10 New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01606
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Major Howard W. Beal School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Major Howard W. Beal School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,421 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-12
Total Students
608 students
1,421 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Major Howard W. Beal School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Major Howard W. Beal School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
126 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Major Howard W. Beal School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Major Howard W. Beal School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shrewsbury School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#323 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#1135 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in MA)
26%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in MA)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
37%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥95%
(Top 20% in MA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School with the average graduation rate observed in the Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Major Howard W. Beal School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
117
121
Grade 1 Students
128
119
Grade 2 Students
113
123
Grade 3 Students
122
128
Grade 4 Students
128
123
Grade 5 Students
-
124
Grade 6 Students
-
126
Grade 7 Students
-
115
Grade 8 Students
-
104
Grade 9 Students
-
90
Grade 10 Students
-
83
Grade 11 Students
-
78
Grade 12 Students
-
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
39%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Major Howard W. Beal School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shrewsbury School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Major Howard W. Beal School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shrewsbury School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Major Howard W. Beal School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shrewsbury School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
39%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Major Howard W. Beal School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shrewsbury School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Major Howard W. Beal School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shrewsbury School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Major Howard W. Beal School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shrewsbury School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Major Howard W. Beal School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shrewsbury School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Major Howard W. Beal School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shrewsbury School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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