Pickering Middle School
Tel:
(781) 477-7440
Pickering Middle School serves 615 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Pickering Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pickering Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Pickering Middle School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 615 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pickering Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pickering Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1285 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 20% |
| Black | 7% | 9% |
| White | 35% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lynn School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pickering Middle School is Lynn English High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Edward A Sisson (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lynn Edward A Sisson Grades: K-5 | 434 students
0.0 miles
58 Conomo Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7455 0.0 K-5 434 - Lynn Lynn Woods Grades: K-5 | 163 students
0.9 miles
31 Trevett Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7433 0.9 K-5 163 - Lynn Lynn English High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,723 student
1.0 miles
50 Goodridge Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7366 1.0 9-12 1,723 - Lynn Cobbet Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 639 students
1.1 miles
40 Franklin Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7341 1.1 K-5 639 - Lynn Sewell-anderson Grades: K-5 | 310 students
1.1 miles
25 Ontario Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7444 1.1 K-5 310
School Reviews
| 5 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 - Posted by Parent - Mtuha |
| 5 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. - Posted by Student/Alumni - bball |
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