John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School

John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School is the home of the Sharks.

John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School is located in Lowell, MA.

John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4

1158 Gorham St, Lowell, MA

Sacred Heart Neighborhood

Lowell Public Schools

485 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Gregory Passeri

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
28%

Reading Proficiency
22%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

22%

Math Proficiency

28%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 36	Full Time Teachers 36
Teachers in First or Second Year 9.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 52.2%	Female 47.8%
Hispanic 47.1%	Asian 24.8%
White 15.4%	Black 6.4%
Two or more races 5.8%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

10/1/2014

The teachers here are amazing, my kids have always been happy with their teachers. I wish I could say the same about the principal. She does not take care of issues and we often have to turn to other faculty for help. The nurse has also brushed off my sick child more than once and she came home cryi...

5.0 parent

8/20/2014

We love the Shaughnessy. Our girls will be going into 3rd and Kindergarten next week. We have been at the school since 2011. The teachers they have had are great and the principals want the best for the students. They have been really trying to involve the families with events throughout the year. W...

1.0 parent

8/28/2013

My child does not like going to school. Once my child wanted to go again it seemed the third grade teacher purposely made things miserable. My child now doesn't like school again. I think I am having the same issue as another parent on here. They will not give my child IEP testing, about 5 months ha...

2.0 parent

6/5/2013

Some of the teachers/faculty are good with most of the children. However, if your child is different in any way you need to follow up constantly to make sure your child is getting what he/she needs. Children need the love and support while in school and they dont always get it. I have seen and heard...

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John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Lowell, MA and is served by the Lowell Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 485 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $464,640. Discover additional schools in the area, like Leblanc Therapeutic Day School, Lowell High School, Dr. Janice Adie Day School, and more. Learn more about what Lowell has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School.

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