Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shaw-taylor 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shaw-taylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Shaw-taylor Elementary School's student population of 528 students has grown by 225% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 273% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Shaw-taylor Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shaw-taylor Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1491 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
26%
26%
Black
69%
10%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaw-taylor Elementary School's ranking?
Shaw-taylor Elementary School is ranked #1491 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Shaw-taylor Elementary School often compared to?
Shaw-taylor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mattahunt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Shaw-taylor Elementary School?
528 students attend Shaw-taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Shaw-taylor Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shaw-taylor Elementary School?
Shaw-taylor Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shaw-taylor Elementary School offer ?
Shaw-taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shaw-taylor Elementary School part of?
Shaw-taylor Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Shaw-taylor Elementary School located?
Shaw-taylor Elementary School is located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Dorchester Center, MA. There are 5 other public schools located in Dorchester.
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