Sumner G. Whittier School vs. Pioneer Charter School Of Science
Should I attend Sumner G. Whittier School or Pioneer Charter School Of Science? 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
Sumner G. Whittier School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Pioneer Charter School Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 607 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sumner G. Whittier 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 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 775 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pioneer Charter School Of Science ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
607 students
775 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1381 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#488 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
60%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
62
63
Grade 1 Students
65
60
Grade 2 Students
62
62
Grade 3 Students
71
63
Grade 4 Students
68
63
Grade 5 Students
70
64
Grade 6 Students
73
63
Grade 7 Students
71
65
Grade 8 Students
65
63
Grade 9 Students
-
59
Grade 10 Students
-
50
Grade 11 Students
-
47
Grade 12 Students
-
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
74%
28%
% Black
10%
24%
% White
10%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%