Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Capt William G Shoemaker 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capt William G Shoemaker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Capt William G Shoemaker's student population of 338 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Capt William G Shoemaker 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 Capt William G Shoemaker is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1130 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
43%
25%
Black
12%
10%
White
33%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capt William G Shoemaker's ranking?
Capt William G Shoemaker is ranked #1130 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Capt William G Shoemaker?
338 students attend Capt William G Shoemaker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Capt William G Shoemaker students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capt William G Shoemaker?
Capt William G Shoemaker has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Capt William G Shoemaker offer ?
Capt William G Shoemaker offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Capt William G Shoemaker part of?
Capt William G Shoemaker is part of Lynn School District.
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