Sumner G. Whittier School vs. Pioneer Charter School Of Science
Should you attend Sumner G. Whittier School or Pioneer Charter School Of Science? 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
Sumner G. Whittier School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Pioneer Charter School Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sumner G. Whittier School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 779 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pioneer Charter School Of Science ranks in the top 30% 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 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
616 students
779 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1297 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#369 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
62
62
Grade 1 Students
62
63
Grade 2 Students
64
62
Grade 3 Students
69
63
Grade 4 Students
71
63
Grade 5 Students
79
63
Grade 6 Students
75
63
Grade 7 Students
69
63
Grade 8 Students
65
63
Grade 9 Students
-
62
Grade 10 Students
-
55
Grade 11 Students
-
54
Grade 12 Students
-
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
76%
27%
% Black
8%
22%
% White
10%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%
