Robert Gould Shaw Middle School serves 479 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
479 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
56%
10%
White
15%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
73%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Robert Gould Shaw Middle School?
479 students attend Robert Gould Shaw Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Robert Gould Shaw Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Robert Gould Shaw Middle School offer ?
Robert Gould Shaw Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Robert Gould Shaw Middle School part of?
Robert Gould Shaw Middle School is part of Boston School District.
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