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Gibbs School vs. Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

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School Overview

School
Gibbs School
41 Foster Street
Arlington, MA 02474
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
95 Washington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Gibbs School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 468 students in grades 6, Gibbs School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
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 Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 713 students in grades 5-6, Winthrop L Chenery Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6
5-6
Total Students
468 students
713 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gibbs School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gibbs School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Winthrop L Chenery Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gibbs School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Winthrop L Chenery Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gibbs School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Winthrop L Chenery Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belmont School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#169 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#56 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gibbs School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Winthrop L Chenery Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in MA)
80%
(Top 5% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gibbs School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belmont School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in MA)
75%
(Top 10% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gibbs School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belmont School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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84%
(Top 5% in MA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Belmont School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Winthrop L Chenery Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
349
Grade 6 Students
468
364

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gibbs School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Winthrop L Chenery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belmont School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gibbs School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Winthrop L Chenery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belmont School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gibbs School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Winthrop L Chenery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belmont School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gibbs School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Winthrop L Chenery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belmont School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gibbs School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Winthrop L Chenery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belmont School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gibbs School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Winthrop L Chenery Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belmont School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
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10%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Winthrop L Chenery Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belmont School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
3%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Winthrop L Chenery Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belmont School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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