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Spring Street School vs. Walter J. Paton School

Should you attend Spring Street School or Walter J. Paton School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Spring Street School
123 Spring Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Walter J. Paton School
58 Grafton Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Spring Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Walter J. Paton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Spring Street School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Walter J. Paton School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
277 students
270 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spring Street School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walter J. Paton School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring Street School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walter J. Paton School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spring Street School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walter J. Paton School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spring Street School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shrewsbury School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walter J. Paton School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shrewsbury School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#47 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
#339 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spring Street School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walter J. Paton School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Street School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shrewsbury School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter J. Paton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shrewsbury School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Street School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shrewsbury School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter J. Paton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shrewsbury School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spring Street School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Walter J. Paton School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
50
43
Grade 1 Students
50
51
Grade 2 Students
56
59
Grade 3 Students
56
49
Grade 4 Students
65
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
29%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spring Street School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shrewsbury School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walter J. Paton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shrewsbury School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spring Street School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shrewsbury School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walter J. Paton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shrewsbury School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spring Street School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shrewsbury School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walter J. Paton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shrewsbury School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spring Street School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shrewsbury School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walter J. Paton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shrewsbury School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spring Street School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shrewsbury School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walter J. Paton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shrewsbury School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spring Street School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shrewsbury School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walter J. Paton School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shrewsbury School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spring Street School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shrewsbury School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walter J. Paton School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shrewsbury School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spring Street School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shrewsbury School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walter J. Paton School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shrewsbury School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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