Shining Star Early Childhood Center serves 154 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shining Star Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Shining Star Early Childhood Center's student population of 154 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shining Star Early Childhood Center is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
32%
25%
Black
7%
10%
White
49%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
35%
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
How many students attend Shining Star Early Childhood Center?
154 students attend Shining Star Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Shining Star Early Childhood Center students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shining Star Early Childhood Center?
Shining Star Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shining Star Early Childhood Center offer ?
Shining Star Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shining Star Early Childhood Center part of?
Shining Star Early Childhood Center is part of Milford School District.
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