Shirley Elementary School

About Shirley Elementary School

Shirley Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Shirley, Massachusetts. It is part of the Ayer-Shirley Regional School District and serves students in grades K-5. Shirley Elementary School is dedicated to providing students with a quality education that is tailored to each individual student’s needs. The school’s curriculum focuses on literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, as well as enrichment activities such as music, art, and physical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams and clubs.
Shirley Elementary School has a strong commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment for its students. The school has a variety of programs and initiatives in place to promote positive behavior, including a school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program. The school also offers a variety of support services, such as counseling and tutoring, to help students succeed.
Shirley Elementary School is proud to be a part of the Ayer-Shirley Regional School District and is committed to providing students with a quality education that will prepare them for success in the future.

Address:	154 School Dr Shirley, AR 72153
Phone:	(501) 723-8193
Site:	www.shirleybluedevils.org
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	180 students

Overview Shirley Elementary School

Shirley Elementary School serves 180 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Shirley Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Shirley Elementary School

Shirley Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Shirley Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.