Peirce

170 Temple Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Peirce ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 5% in MA
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Peirce's student population of 241 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Peirce ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peirce is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#42 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Peirce, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Peirce and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Peirce and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Peirce and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
24%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
61%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Peirce and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Peirce and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Peirce and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peirce's ranking?
Peirce is ranked #42 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Peirce often compared to?
Peirceis often viewed alongside schools like Williams by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Peirce?
241 students attend Peirce.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Peirce students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peirce?
Peirce has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Peirce offer ?
Peirce offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peirce part of?
Peirce is part of Newton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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