Serving 607 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 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumner G. Whittier School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sumner G. Whittier School's student population of 607 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sumner G. Whittier School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumner G. Whittier School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1381 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
74%
23%
Black
10%
10%
White
10%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Sumner G. Whittier School's ranking?
Sumner G. Whittier School is ranked #1381 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Sumner G. Whittier School often compared to?
Sumner G. Whittier Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Charter School Of Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Sumner G. Whittier School?
607 students attend Sumner G. Whittier School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sumner G. Whittier School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumner G. Whittier School?
Sumner G. Whittier School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sumner G. Whittier School offer ?
Sumner G. Whittier School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumner G. Whittier School part of?
Sumner G. Whittier School is part of Everett School District.
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