Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School vs Lura A. White Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 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
Lura A. White Elementary School
Shirley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
| Measure | Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School Shirley, Massachusetts | Lura A. White Elementary School Shirley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 300 | #556 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5729 of 15,369 | #19069 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 410 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Shirley | Shirley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.8 vs 58.7).
- •Lura A. White Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Lura A. White Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.4).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 357.
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 Lura A. White Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School and Lura A. White Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Shirley and Shirley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School: 410. Lura A. White Elementary School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School and Lura A. White Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School is 174th of 300 and Lura A. White Elementary School is 556th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).