Graham And Parks

44 Linnaean Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

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Top 50%

Tel: (617) 349-6577

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Graham And Parks serves 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Graham And Parks placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 60-64% (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 50% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 322 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Graham And Parks ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Graham And Parks's student population of 322 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

322 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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School Rankings

Graham And Parks is ranked within the top 50% 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 Graham And Parks is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#546 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

15%

Hispanic

22%

Black

18%

10%

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White

50%

57%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.62

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

45%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Graham And Parks and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Cambridge School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Graham And Parks's ranking?

Graham And Parks ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Graham And Parks?

322 students attend Graham And Parks.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Graham And Parks students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Graham And Parks?

Graham And Parks has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Graham And Parks offer ?

Graham And Parks offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Graham And Parks part of?

Graham And Parks is part of Cambridge School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 322 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education