John G Whittier
Tel:
(978)374-5782
- John G Whittier serves 509 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- John G Whittier's student population of 509 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 509 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John G Whittier's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John G Whittier is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1233 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 53% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 54% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 9% |
| White | 68% | 61% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Haverhill School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John G Whittier is Haverhill Alternative School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Haverhill Alternative School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pentucket Lake Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Haverhill Pentucket Lake Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 510 students
0.0 miles
252 Concord Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978)374-2421 0.0 K-4 510 - Haverhill Walnut Square Grades: K-2 | 151 students
0.4 miles
645 Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978)374-3471 0.4 K-2 151 - Haverhill Haverhill Alternative School Grades: 7-12 | 46 students
0.8 miles
415 Primrose Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978)374-3482 0.8 7-12 46 - Haverhill Haverhill High School Grades: 9-12 | 1828 students
1.7 miles
137 Monument Street
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978)374-5700 1.7 9-12 1828 - Haverhill Golden Hill Grades: K-4 | 519 students
1.8 miles
140 Boardman Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978)374-5794 1.8 K-4 519
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