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#1790 of 1,793 schools in MA
Sumner G. Whittier School
Elementary School · Everett · Everett, MA
An Everett elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
337 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149
- Math 17% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sumner G. Whittier School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sumner G. Whittier School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,668/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Everett), 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
$79,658
Median home value
$605,200
Median rent
$1,988/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
36.5%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02149; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Devens SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Charter School of ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 779 | Compare → |
| Parlin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 1,012 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Everett
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $19,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sumner G. Whittier School is listed in Everett; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sumner G. Whittier School
Sumner G. Whittier School is a public elementary school in Everett, MA, part of Everett, serving approximately 616 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,790 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sumner G. Whittier School
What grades does Sumner G. Whittier School serve?
Sumner G. Whittier School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sumner G. Whittier School?
Sumner G. Whittier School has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner G. Whittier School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumner G. Whittier School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sumner G. Whittier School rank in MA?
Sumner G. Whittier School ranks #1,790 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Sumner G. Whittier School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sumner G. Whittier School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Sumner G. Whittier School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sumner G. Whittier School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sumner G. Whittier School a charter school?
No, Sumner G. Whittier School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sumner G. Whittier School a Title I school?
No, Sumner G. Whittier School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (617) 394-2410
- Area population (ZIP 02149)
- 49,236
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 02149; 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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