Charles S Pierce Middle School vs. Sharon Middle School
Should you attend Charles S Pierce Middle School or Sharon Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Sharon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 956 students in grades 6-8, Charles S Pierce Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 845 students in grades 6-8, Sharon Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
956 students
845 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#500 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#314 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
365
273
Grade 7 Students
287
280
Grade 8 Students
304
292
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
8%
33%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
15%
6%
% White
65%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
