Serving 318 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Peirce School serves the northwest part of Arlington, MA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Peirce's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Motto
Flamingos Flock Together!
School Rankings
Peirce ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peirce is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#311 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peirce's ranking?
Peirce is ranked #311 out of 1,626 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 M Norcross Stratton, Cyrus E Dallin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Peirce?
318 students attend Peirce.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Peirce students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Peirce part of?
Peirce is part of Arlington School District.
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