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#1336 of 1,793 schools in MA
John G Whittier
Middle School · Haverhill · Haverhill, MA
A Haverhill middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
256 Concord Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
- Math 23% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John G Whittier score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 116 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where John G Whittier sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,344/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Haverhill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,784
Median home value
$436,400
Median rent
$1,602/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Paul NettleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Consentino Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 828 | Compare → |
| Bartlett School and Assessment CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 2–11 | 2.4 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Pentucket Regional MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–8 | 3.4 mi | 331 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Haverhill
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #9 of 16
- District spending per student
- $20,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
John G Whittier is listed in Haverhill; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John G Whittier
John G Whittier is a public middle school in Haverhill, MA, part of Haverhill, serving approximately 498 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,336 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John G Whittier
What grades does John G Whittier serve?
John G Whittier serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend John G Whittier?
John G Whittier has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John G Whittier?
The student-teacher ratio at John G Whittier is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John G Whittier rank in MA?
John G Whittier ranks #1,336 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John G Whittier's MySchoolScout rating?
John G Whittier has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John G Whittier?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John G Whittier has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John G Whittier a charter school?
No, John G Whittier is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John G Whittier a Title I school?
No, John G Whittier is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (978) 374-5782
- Area population (ZIP 01830)
- 26,685
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01830; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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