Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ellisonparks Early Education 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellisonparks Early Education School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ellisonparks Early Education School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Ellisonparks Early Education School 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 Ellisonparks Early Education School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1309 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
38%
25%
Black
51%
10%
White
3%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellisonparks Early Education School's ranking?
Ellisonparks Early Education School is ranked #1309 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ellisonparks Early Education School often compared to?
Ellisonparks Early Education Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Young Achievers K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Ellisonparks Early Education School?
189 students attend Ellisonparks Early Education School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ellisonparks Early Education School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellisonparks Early Education School?
Ellisonparks Early Education School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ellisonparks Early Education School offer ?
Ellisonparks Early Education School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ellisonparks Early Education School part of?
Ellisonparks Early Education School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Ellisonparks Early Education School located?
Ellisonparks 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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