Stem Middle Academy vs. White Street
Should I attend Stem Middle Academy or White Street? 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
Stem Middle Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
White Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 281 students in grades 6-8, Stem Middle Academy 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 14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5, White Street 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
281 students
394 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1440 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1306 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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61
Grade 1 Students
-
64
Grade 2 Students
-
75
Grade 3 Students
-
63
Grade 4 Students
-
73
Grade 5 Students
-
58
Grade 6 Students
99
-
Grade 7 Students
92
-
Grade 8 Students
90
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
63%
67%
% Black
21%
21%
% White
9%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
