Sumner G. Whittier School vs. Pioneer Charter School Of Science
Should you attend Sumner G. Whittier School or Pioneer Charter School Of Science? 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sumner G. Whittier School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Pioneer Charter School Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 615 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 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 795 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
615 students
795 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
72 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1354 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#331 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
52
63
Grade 1 Students
69
63
Grade 2 Students
61
63
Grade 3 Students
62
63
Grade 4 Students
70
63
Grade 5 Students
76
63
Grade 6 Students
71
63
Grade 7 Students
80
63
Grade 8 Students
74
63
Grade 9 Students
-
62
Grade 10 Students
-
59
Grade 11 Students
-
54
Grade 12 Students
-
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
75%
27%
% Black
12%
21%
% White
8%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%