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Peirce

85 Park Avenue Ext
Arlington, MA 02474
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Peirce 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30% in MA
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Peirce ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Peirce's student population of 364 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Peirce ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peirce is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#439 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Peirce, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Peirce and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Peirce and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Peirce and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Peirce and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Peirce and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Peirce and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Peirce and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Peirce and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Peirce and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Peirce.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Peirce and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Peirce and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Peirce and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peirce's ranking?
Peirce is ranked #439 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Peirce often compared to?
Peirceis often viewed alongside schools like Cyrus E Dallin, M Norcross Stratton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Peirce?
364 students attend Peirce.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Peirce students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peirce?
Peirce has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Peirce offer ?
Peirce offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peirce part of?
Peirce is part of Arlington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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