Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Colonial Park ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colonial Park serves the southeast portion of Stoneham, MA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive time of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonial Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Colonial Park's student population of 229 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
229 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colonial Park ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonial Park is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#430 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
80%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonial Park's ranking?
Colonial Park is ranked #430 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Colonial Park often compared to?
Colonial Parkis often viewed alongside schools like Robin Hood, South, J Warren Killam by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Colonial Park?
229 students attend Colonial Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Colonial Park students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colonial Park?
Colonial Park has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Colonial Park offer ?
Colonial Park offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colonial Park part of?
Colonial Park is part of Stoneham School District.
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