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S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School vs. Lura A. White Elementary School

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School Overview

School
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
570 Beacon Street
Lowell, MA 01850
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Lura A. White Elementary School
34 Lancaster Road
Shirley, MA 01464
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, S Christa Mcauliffe 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lura A. White Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-5
Total Students
482 students
356 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lura A. White Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lura A. White Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lura A. White Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lowell School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lura A. White Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ayer Shirley School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1299 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1001 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lura A. White Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lowell School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lura A. White Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lowell School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lura A. White Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
50-59%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lura A. White Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ayer Shirley 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 S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lura A. White Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
-
Kindergarten Students
77
58
Grade 1 Students
84
58
Grade 2 Students
93
67
Grade 3 Students
95
62
Grade 4 Students
83
59
Grade 5 Students
-
52

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lowell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lura A. White Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ayer Shirley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
53%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lowell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lura A. White Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ayer Shirley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lowell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lura A. White Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ayer Shirley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
27%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lowell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lura A. White Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ayer Shirley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lowell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lura A. White Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ayer Shirley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lowell School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lura A. White Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lowell School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lura A. White Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lowell School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lura A. White Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ayer Shirley School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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