Serving 484 students in grades 5-8, John G Whittier 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
John G Whittier ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John G Whittier is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
John G Whittier is ranked #1280 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John G Whittier?
484 students attend John G Whittier.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John G Whittier students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John G Whittier?
John G Whittier has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John G Whittier offer ?
John G Whittier offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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