Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School

108 Babson Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational 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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School's student population of 175 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational 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 Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1309 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
43%
23%
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Black
49%
10%
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White
4%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School's ranking?
Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School is ranked #1309 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School often compared to?
Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Young Achievers 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 Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School?
175 students attend Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School?
Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School offer ?
Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School part of?
Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School located?
Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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