Peirce
Tel:
(617)559-9630
- Peirce serves 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- Peirce's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 299 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Peirce's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Peirce is 0.58, 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 | #243 out of 1,671 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 20% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 9% |
| White | 61% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 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 | Newton School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Peirce is Newton North High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is F A Day Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is C C Burr (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Auburndale C C Burr Grades: K-5 | 402 students
0.8 miles
171 Pine Street
Auburndale, MA 02466
(617)559-9360 0.8 K-5 402 - Auburndale Williams Grades: K-5 | 293 students
0.9 miles
141 Grove Street
Auburndale, MA 02466
(617)559-6480 0.9 K-5 293 - Waban A E Angier Grades: K-5 | 421 students
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1697 Beacon Street
Waban, MA 02468
(617)559-9300 1.1 K-5 421 - West Newton Franklin Grades: K-5 | 446 students
1.1 miles
125 Derby Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617)559-9500 1.1 K-5 446 - Newtonville Zervas Grades: K-5 | 337 students
1.1 miles
225 Nevada Street, (zervas At
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617)559-6750 1.1 K-5 337
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