Schools in Zip Code 02149

Zip code 02149 in Everett, Massachusetts, is home to nine schools serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, including six traditional public elementary schools, one high school, and two alternative schools, all within the Everett district except for the standout charter school.

The most notable school in the area is Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS), which dramatically outperforms all other local schools with MCAS proficiency rates far exceeding state averages—for example, 87.72% in 10th-grade math versus the state's 44.6%—and boasts a 100% graduation rate. Among traditional public schools, Webster School stands out as the top performer, ranking highest in the zip code (29th percentile) and achieving the best district proficiency rates in English Language Arts (27.59%), Math (25.52%), and Science (51.92%), the latter exceeding the state average. In contrast, Devens School, an alternative school with only 38 students, struggles significantly with 0% MCAS proficiency and a 28.6% dropout rate, despite having the highest per-student spending at $30,063. Sumner G. Whittier School shows a bright spot in early math, with 3rd-grade proficiency (41.51%) nearly matching the state average.

Overall, the Everett district ranks in the bottom 7% of Massachusetts districts, with all traditional schools performing below state averages across subjects. A key takeaway is that higher spending does not guarantee better results, as seen with Devens School's poor outcomes despite high funding. Additionally, a "middle school dip" in math proficiency is evident at schools like Lafayette School, where math drops from 34.29% in 5th grade to 9% in 6th grade. For parents, PCSS offers exceptional academic results, while Webster School provides the best traditional public option, and the district faces systemic challenges that require attention.