Peirce

85 Park Avenue Ext
Arlington, MA 02474
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Peirce 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Peirce ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Peirce's student population of 326 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Peirce ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peirce is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#201 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
37%
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75-79%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
16%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
23%
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Black
5%
10%
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White
64%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peirce's ranking?
Peirce is ranked #201 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Peirce often compared to?
Peirceis often viewed alongside schools like Cyrus E Dallin, M Norcross Stratton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Peirce?
326 students attend Peirce.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Peirce students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peirce?
Peirce has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher 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 Arlington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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