Edward F. Parthum

255 E Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 677 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Edward F. Parthum 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edward F. Parthum ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Edward F. Parthum's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
677 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Edward F. Parthum ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward F. Parthum is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1337 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
41%
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23%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
94%
24%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
3%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edward F. Parthum's ranking?
Edward F. Parthum is ranked #1337 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Edward F. Parthum?
677 students attend Edward F. Parthum.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Edward F. Parthum students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward F. Parthum?
Edward F. Parthum has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edward F. Parthum offer ?
Edward F. Parthum offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edward F. Parthum part of?
Edward F. Parthum is part of Lawrence School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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