B Top 41%

Shawsheen Elementary School

Grades 01-03 WILMINGTON, MA

Moved down 163 places from 2024 to 2025

#343 State Rank
A- District Grade
298 Shawsheen Avenue, WILMINGTON, MA 01887
High Attendance 96.1%
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
293 Students
96.1% Attendance Rate
49.2 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 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

45% Meeting or exceeding expectations

3% exceeding expectations

2023 51% 51%
2024 49% 49%
2025 45% 45%

Mathematics

44% Meeting or exceeding expectations

7% exceeding expectations

2023 48% 48%
2024 58% 58%
2025 44% 44%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 45%3%
2025Mathematics03 44%7%
2024English Language Arts03 49%4%
2024Mathematics03 58%14%
2023English Language Arts03 51%9%
2023Mathematics03 48%7%

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

293 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 76.1%
Hispanic 7.5%
Asian 6.8%
Multiracial 6.5%
Black 3.1%

Gender

49.5% Male
50.2% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 3.1%
Special Education 22.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch 14.3%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

96.1% Attendance Rate
3% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

298 Shawsheen Avenue, WILMINGTON, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shawsheen Elementary School's grade rating?

Shawsheen Elementary School has earned a grade of B, ranked #343 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 41% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Shawsheen Elementary School?

Approximately 293 students are enrolled at Shawsheen Elementary School.

How does Shawsheen Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Shawsheen Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (45% proficient), Mathematics (44% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Shawsheen Elementary School?

Shawsheen Elementary School has an attendance rate of 96.1%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Shawsheen Elementary School part of?

Shawsheen Elementary School is part of Wilmington 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.