JOHN G WHITTIER

John G Whittier is a public middle school that is part of the Haverhill school district, located in Haverhill, MA with about 542 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, John G Whittier has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John G. Whittier Middle School, located at 256 Concord Street in Haverhill, Massachusetts, serves the local community as part of the Haverhill Public Schools district. The school provides a traditional middle school education, typically focusing on students in grades 5 through 8, with a curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and high school. The school's mission emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education.

The facility on Concord Street serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond core academic subjects like mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies, the school generally incorporates extracurricular opportunities and programs aimed at promoting student engagement, school spirit, and community involvement. It remains a key institution within Haverhill, working to uphold the district’s standards for student achievement and success.

For more information, contact John G Whittier at (978) 374-5782 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

256 Concord Street
Haverhill, MA 01830-2299
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JOHN G WHITTIER is a public school in Haverhill, MA with about 542 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Haverhill
Total Students:
542
Teachers:
29.49
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 542 students

White
68.5%
Hispanic/Latino
24.4%
Black or African American
3.9%
Asian
1.8%
Two or more races
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.