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Peirce vs. Cyrus E Dallin

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School Overview

School
Peirce
85 Park Avenue Ext
Arlington, MA 02474
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Cyrus E Dallin
185 Florence Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Peirce 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 20%)

Cyrus E Dallin 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Peirce 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cyrus E Dallin 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 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
335 students
409 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Peirce over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cyrus E Dallin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Peirce.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cyrus E Dallin.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Peirce over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cyrus E Dallin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Peirce 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cyrus E Dallin 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 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#311 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#208 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Peirce, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cyrus E Dallin, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
70%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peirce 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cyrus E Dallin 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 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peirce 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 Cyrus E Dallin 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.
70-79%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peirce who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science 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 Cyrus E Dallin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Peirce by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cyrus E Dallin by grade.
Kindergarten Students
41
55
Grade 1 Students
67
72
Grade 2 Students
51
63
Grade 3 Students
61
65
Grade 4 Students
56
69
Grade 5 Students
59
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Peirce, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cyrus E Dallin, 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Peirce, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cyrus E Dallin, 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 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Peirce, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cyrus E Dallin, 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 2023-24 school year.
% White
61%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Peirce, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cyrus E Dallin, 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Peirce, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cyrus E Dallin, 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 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Peirce, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cyrus E Dallin, 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 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Peirce, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cyrus E Dallin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Peirce, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cyrus E Dallin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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