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Pickering Middle School vs. Miles River Middle School

Should you attend Pickering Middle School or Miles River Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Pickering Middle School
70 Conomo Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Miles River Middle School
787 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Miles River Middle 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 543 students in grades 6-8, Pickering Middle 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 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 378 students in grades 6-8, Miles River 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
543 students
378 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pickering Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Miles River Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
44% | 56%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pickering Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Miles River Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pickering Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Miles River Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pickering Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lynn 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 Miles River Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hamilton-Wenham 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

#1290 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#217 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pickering Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Miles River Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
64%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickering Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lynn 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 Miles River Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickering Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lynn 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 Miles River Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% 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 Pickering Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lynn 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 Miles River Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton-Wenham 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 Pickering Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Miles River Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
214
135
Grade 7 Students
202
116
Grade 8 Students
127
127

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
12%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pickering Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lynn 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 Miles River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
56%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pickering Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lynn 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 Miles River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pickering Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lynn 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 Miles River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
21%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pickering Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lynn 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 Miles River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hamilton-Wenham 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
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pickering Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lynn 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 Miles River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pickering Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lynn 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 Miles River Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hamilton-Wenham 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
64%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pickering Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lynn 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 Miles River Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hamilton-Wenham 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
8%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pickering Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lynn 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 Miles River Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hamilton-Wenham 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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