At a glance
Reported students
487
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts middle enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 295 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
476
John G Whittier: 487 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 521
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about John G Whittier
John G Whittier is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Haverhill. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Haverhill. NCES reports 487 students for 2024–25.
Among 295 middle schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 540 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, above the Massachusetts median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (51.1%) and White (37.4%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John G Whittier
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.4%
- Hispanic51.1%
- Black8.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Haverhill
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dr Paul Nettle
Middle · Grades 05–08
503 reported students
Consentino Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
805 reported students
Silver Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
481 reported students
Golden Hill
Elementary · Grades KG–04
502 reported students
Tilton
Elementary · Grades KG–04
471 reported students
Pentucket Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
527 reported students
Public schools near John G Whittier
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Paul Nettle Middle · Haverhill | 05–08 | 503 | 1.9 mi |
| Consentino Middle School Middle · Haverhill | 05–08 | 805 | 2.3 mi |
| Pentucket Regional Middle Middle · Pentucket | 07–08 | 335 | 3.4 mi |
| Timberlane Regional Middle School Middle · Timberlane Regional School District | 06–08 | 723 | 3.6 mi |
| Parthum Middle School Middle · Lawrence | 05–08 | 585 | 6.4 mi |
| Georgetown Middle School Middle · Georgetown | 06–08 | 187 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John G Whittier
What grades does John G Whittier serve?
John G Whittier reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Haverhill.
How many students attend John G Whittier?
John G Whittier reported 487 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 295 Massachusetts middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 521 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John G Whittier?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 487 students and 37.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John G Whittier a public, charter, or magnet school?
John G Whittier is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Haverhill attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is John G Whittier in?
John G Whittier is part of Haverhill, based in Haverhill, MA, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John G Whittier?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr Paul Nettle (1.9 mi), Consentino Middle School (2.3 mi), Pentucket Regional Middle (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.