How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Oak Middle School | Walter J. Paton School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shrewsbury, MA | Shrewsbury, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 914 | 269 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Oak Middle School | Walter J. Paton School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,389 | $24,389 |
| District | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Oak Middle School | Walter J. Paton School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.7% | 59.7% |
| African American | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| Asian | 35.9% | 19.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 8.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Oak Middle School | Walter J. Paton School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 304.7:1 | 269:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.2% | 17.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 11 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.