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 630 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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 783 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 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
630 students
783 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
57
63
Grade 1 Students
74
63
Grade 2 Students
66
64
Grade 3 Students
73
63
Grade 4 Students
73
63
Grade 5 Students
74
64
Grade 6 Students
71
64
Grade 7 Students
72
64
Grade 8 Students
70
64
Grade 9 Students
-
63
Grade 10 Students
-
58
Grade 11 Students
-
45
Grade 12 Students
-
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
74%
27%
% Black
8%
23%
% White
12%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
14%
