Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School serves 399 students in grades 7-12.
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#442 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
2%
10%
White
86%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School's ranking?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is ranked #442 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School often compared to?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ayer Shirley Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
The graduation rate of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
399 students attend Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School offer ?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School part of?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is part of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School District.
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