A- Top 29%

Shay Elementary School

Grades PK-02 AMESBURY, MA

Moved up 8 places from 2023 to 2024

#240 State Rank
C+ District Grade
193R Lions Mouth Road, AMESBURY, MA 01913
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2024 Data updated December 2025
497 Students
94.5% Attendance Rate
62.9 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2023 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

50% Meeting or exceeding expectations

8.5% exceeding expectations

2022 45.5% 45.5%
2023 50% 50%

Mathematics

60% Meeting or exceeding expectations

9% exceeding expectations

2022 57.5% 57.5%
2023 60% 60%
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Available grade results for the latest 2 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2023English Language Arts03 52%11%
2023English Language Arts04 48%6%
2023Mathematics03 55%14%
2023Mathematics04 65%4%
2022English Language Arts03 63%10%
2022English Language Arts04 28%6%
2022Mathematics03 62%10%
2022Mathematics04 53%6%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

497 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 81.7%
Hispanic 11.5%
Black 3.2%
Multiracial 2.6%
Asian 0.6%

Gender

53.5% Male
46.5% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 9.1%
Special Education 18.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch 29.8%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

94.5% Attendance Rate
15.9% Chronic Absence

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Location

193R Lions Mouth Road, AMESBURY, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shay Elementary School's grade rating?

Shay Elementary School has earned a grade of A-, ranked #240 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 29% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2024 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Shay Elementary School?

Approximately 497 students are enrolled at Shay Elementary School.

How does Shay Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Shay Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (50% proficient), Mathematics (60% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Shay Elementary School?

Shay Elementary School has an attendance rate of 94.5%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Shay Elementary School part of?

Shay Elementary School is part of Amesbury School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.