The top reported proficiency rate is 36% in Science. The lowest is 34% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Shamrock
Shamrock is an elementary school serving preschool through grade five in Woburn, Massachusetts, part of the Woburn public school district. As a regular public school, it operates within a mid-sized city situated a short drive north of Boston, an area shaped by highway corridors, a growing life sciences sector, and a mix of older residential neighborhoods and commercial districts. The school’s enrollment is modest for its grade band, drawing from the surrounding community.
The student body reflects the broader diversity of Woburn. Roughly half of the students are white, with a substantial Hispanic population, a smaller but notable Black student share, and a presence of Asian and multiracial students. The school serves a span of early grades, and as a PK-5 building, it does not generate a graduation rate or postsecondary metrics. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, students with disabilities, and English learners was not available in the records provided, so a parent visiting the school may wish to ask directly about these dimensions of student support and demographics.
On state academic assessments, Shamrock’s results are below the middle of the range when compared against districts in Middlesex County. Overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places the school in the bottom quarter of that comparison group. In both English language arts and mathematics, the proportion of students scoring proficient or above was modest, and science results followed a similar pattern. Testing participation rates were high, so the results reflect the full tested population.
Looking at the trend over the past several years, the school’s performance has shifted downward from a higher plateau. In the years before the pandemic, ELA proficiency was around the midpoint, and math proficiency was similar. Since then, rates have declined and have not returned to those earlier levels. The most recent assessment round shows ELA and math proficiency roughly in the low to mid range, consistent with the past few years. A parent considering the school might want to discuss with the school or district what academic supports and interventions are in place, particularly for foundational literacy and numeracy in the early grades.
Woburn itself is a mixed-use city with a strong employment base anchored by companies in technology, life sciences, manufacturing, and retail. The city’s housing market carries high home values and substantial rents, reflecting its proximity to Boston and the broader regional demand. The school’s setting is suburban in character, with car travel the primary mode for most daily trips, though bus routes connect main corridors. The city’s economic development strategy emphasizes attracting life science firms, and the community has received a bio-ready designation.
No recent district-level changes were found in the brief, and the school’s program offerings, such as specials, enrichment, or specialized pathways, were not detailed in the available data. What is clear is that Shamrock serves as a neighborhood elementary school within a larger district, with a diverse student body and academic results that, by the county-wide measure, are below where they stood a few years ago. Families evaluating this school may benefit from a direct conversation about how the school addresses academic recovery and what resources are allocated to support student growth in the early elementary years.
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