Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School vs Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Shirley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
Devens · Charter high · Grades 7–12
388 students
| Measure | Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School Shirley, Massachusetts | Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School Devens, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #174 of 300 | #107 of 300 |
| National rank | #5729 of 15,369 | #1824 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 410 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| city | Shirley | Devens |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 58.8).
- •Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 49%).
- •Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.4).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 388.
- •Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School is a public school while Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School better than Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
On the Success Index (US), Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School ranks higher (76.6 vs 58.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School and Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Shirley and Devens in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School: 410. Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School and Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School rank in Massachusetts?
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School is 174th of 300 and Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is 107th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).