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Public other school · Milford

Shining Star Early Childhood Center

Grades PK–PK · Milford, MA · NCES 250786001650

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

158

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.6:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Massachusetts other enrollment

66th percentile

Compared with 114 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

783.5

Shining Star Early Childhood Center: 158 reported students.

State peer staffing position

85th percentile

17.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Shining Star Early Childhood Center

Shining Star Early Childhood Center is a public other school serving grades PK–PK in Milford. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Milford. NCES reports 158 students for 2024–25.

Among 114 other schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 114.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Massachusetts median of 11.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Shining Star Early Childhood Center

  1. 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
Not reported
Free/reduced-price lunch
Not reported
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0.5
Psychologists (FTE)
0.6
Social workers (FTE)
0.25

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White39.9%
  • Hispanic38.6%
  • Black5.7%
  • Asian8.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial4.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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