C+
Average
64/100

Lura A. White Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 34 Lancaster Road, Shirley, MA 01464
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 49th percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.11 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 45th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
356
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%49/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%45/100Students gain 1.11 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.83 in 2009–19; 59th percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−6 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+3 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%52%reading -15 pts, math -6 pts21st percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +16 pts, math +20 pts84th percentile (list)
Low-income35%45%reading -1 pts, math +13 pts51st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 34 Lancaster Road
City Shirley
ZIP Code 01464
District 2500542
NCES School ID 250054202731
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01464

Understanding the community around Lura A. White Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $114,118
Per Capita Income $46,749
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 57.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.6%
High School or Higher 91.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $384,200
Median Rent $989
Owner-Occupied 78.5%
Renter-Occupied 21.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lura A. White Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.8%
Hispanic/Latino 11.2%
Black 5.9%
Two or More Races 3.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 356
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lura A. White Elementary School?
Lura A. White Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lura A. White Elementary School?
Lura A. White Elementary School has 356 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Lura A. White Elementary School serve?
Lura A. White Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lura A. White Elementary School receive per student?
Lura A. White Elementary School receives $23,801 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lura A. White Elementary School in 01464 ▼
Avg Home Value
$564,548
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,304
1-Year Change
+4.5%
% Renters
21.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026