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Whittier Middle School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 477 students

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Posted November 28, 2007

Since transferring our son this year, the experience has been nothing but positive. Excellent leadership and genuine caring for each and every student is evident. A far cry from his prior school within the Haverhill District. Students and teachers alike were very welcoming making him feel a part of the Whittier community immediately. Great communication between school and home - school website/newsletters are awesome w/lots of info. available. Only fault to find is in the building itself - in need of updating/repair.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2006

My heart goes out to this school. Hard working staff on very limited budget. PTO is very involved and the staff is filled with people who have been natives of Haverhill almost all their lives. They have a very real interest in the school. I would like to see more extracurricular activities to teach the kids vital social skills(cultural and social tolerance), emotional intelligence and self examination (discovering and encouraging possible career interests as well as promoting tolerance for the interests of fellow students) so critical for this age group. Late school busing would help kids participate in these. Bullying/picking on the spec ed kids can be a problem. The principal does his best at keeping a firm hand on it and tries to promote an atmosphere of intolerance to this kind of behavior. Haverhill should step up their efforts at developing a forwardlooking vision for their middle schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2006

This schools seems to have the student in mind. When I transfer my son to this school, The Guidance counselor, Mr. LeDuke, put my child in classes and monitor him for a week to decide which level of classes in Math, Science and History was the best for him to insure he was getting what he needed. This is much better than the school He came from, which was only interested in grades. While grades are important, by all means. The classroom for each student should be tailor on getting him to the level he needs to obtained. Also the student body of the school made my son feel very welcome. Which is a far cry better than the student body of his last school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 18, 2005

great school since the current administration took over, Principal is very accessable and concerned about student acheivement. Physical plant needs work.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
55%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
42%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
40%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students54%
Female67%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students40%
Female43%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic6%
Multiracialn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students44%
Female45%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students54%
Female63%
Male49%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students47%
Female52%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students68%
Female80%
Male54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities25%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students42%
Female49%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students80%
Female87%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students58%
Female53%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities25%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students20%
Female19%
Male22%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
Multiracialn/a
White23%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 70%
Hispanic 15% 14%
Black 3% 8%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 41%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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256 Concord St
Haverhill, MA 01830
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Phone: (978) 374-5782

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