Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ellison-parks Early Education School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Dr. Catherine Ellison-Rosa Parks Early Ed School serves the southeast part of Mattapan, MA, covering an area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellison-parks Early Education School's student population of 190 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
190 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ellison-parks Early Education School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellison-parks Early Education School is 0.57, 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
#1086 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellison-parks Early Education School's ranking?
Ellison-parks Early Education School is ranked #1086 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ellison-parks Early Education School often compared to?
Ellison-parks Early Education Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Young Achievers K-8 School, Mildred Avenue K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Ellison-parks Early Education School?
190 students attend Ellison-parks Early Education School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ellison-parks Early Education School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellison-parks Early Education School?
Ellison-parks Early Education School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ellison-parks Early Education School offer ?
Ellison-parks Early Education School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ellison-parks Early Education School part of?
Ellison-parks Early Education School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Ellison-parks Early Education School located?
Ellison-parks Early Education School is located in the Southern Mattapan neighborhood of Mattapan, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Southern Mattapan.
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