Pentucket Lake Elementary School vs. Walnut Square
Should you attend Pentucket Lake Elementary School or Walnut Square? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pentucket Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walnut Square over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pentucket Lake Elementary School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pentucket Lake Elementary School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walnut Square.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walnut Square.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pentucket Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walnut Square over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pentucket Lake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Haverhill School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Square with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Haverhill School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pentucket Lake Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in MA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pentucket Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Haverhill School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pentucket Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Haverhill School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![This chart displays the students of Pentucket Lake Elementary School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Pentucket Lake Elementary School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Walnut Square by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Walnut Square by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pentucket Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Haverhill School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walnut Square, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Haverhill School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pentucket Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Haverhill School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walnut Square, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Haverhill School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pentucket Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Haverhill School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walnut Square, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Haverhill School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pentucket Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Haverhill School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walnut Square, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Haverhill School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pentucket Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Haverhill School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walnut Square, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Haverhill School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Pentucket Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Haverhill School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Walnut Square, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Haverhill School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pentucket Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Haverhill School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walnut Square, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Haverhill School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pentucket Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Haverhill School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walnut Square, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Haverhill School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
School Overview
Overview
Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pentucket Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Walnut Square serves 164 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-3
Total Students
499 students
164 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1338 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
n/a
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
73
42
Grade 1 Students
88
45
Grade 2 Students
66
39
Grade 3 Students
102
38
Grade 4 Students
130
-
Grade 5 Students
40
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
52%
35%
% Black
8%
8%
% White
37%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
