Charles S Pierce Middle School vs. Sharon Middle School
Should I attend Charles S Pierce Middle School or Sharon Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Sharon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 928 students in grades 6-8, Charles S Pierce Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 876 students in grades 6-8, Sharon Middle School 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 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
928 students
876 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#621 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#264 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
321
285
Grade 7 Students
321
288
Grade 8 Students
286
303
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
8%
33%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
14%
6%
% White
68%
48%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
