Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shaw Elementary 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shaw Elementary School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Shaw Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shaw Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1435 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
35%
25%
Black
59%
10%
White
1%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaw Elementary School's ranking?
Shaw Elementary School is ranked #1435 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Shaw Elementary School often compared to?
Shaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylor Elementary School, Mattahunt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Shaw Elementary School?
201 students attend Shaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Shaw Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaw Elementary School?
Shaw Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shaw Elementary School offer ?
Shaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shaw Elementary School part of?
Shaw Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Shaw Elementary School located?
Shaw Elementary School is located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Dorchester Center, MA. There are 5 other public schools located in Dorchester.
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