Serving 543 students in grades 6-8, Pickering Middle 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 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pickering Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pickering Middle School's student population of 543 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Pickering Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pickering Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1212 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
56%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
21%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickering Middle School's ranking?
Pickering Middle School is ranked #1212 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Pickering Middle School often compared to?
Pickering Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thurgood Marshall Middle School, Breed Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Pickering Middle School?
543 students attend Pickering Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pickering Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pickering Middle School?
Pickering Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pickering Middle School offer ?
Pickering Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pickering Middle School part of?
Pickering Middle School is part of Lynn School District.
School Reviews
5 8/21/2014
Pickering middle school is a very good school my daughter attended this school her eight grade year an it was a great year very safe school no bullying the teachers were great my daughter had no problems the teachers are very caring an very concern with there students progress they are the best they work very good with my daughter she learned a lot I recommend this school to everyone who has to attend a middle school in lynn ma
5 1/29/2008
Pickering Middle School is one of the best choices for public school. In Pickering, the teachers are greatly involved on how the students are doing. For extracurricular activities Pickering offers music, physical education, mcas classes, and computers. Students get four extracurricular classes throughout the year. Each extracurricular class is worth 3 credits. Each major is worth 5 credits. I would highly recommend Pickering Middle School.
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