Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Graham And Parks ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Graham and Parks' attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cambridge, MA, encompassing approximately 7.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 3.2 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Graham And Parks's student population of 367 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1981
School Motto
'We care about each other, we care about learning, and we care about the world.'
School Rankings
Graham And Parks ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graham And Parks is 0.72, which is more 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
#345 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
23%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-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 Graham And Parks's ranking?
Graham And Parks is ranked #345 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Graham And Parks often compared to?
Graham And Parksis often viewed alongside schools like Maria L. Baldwin, Peabody by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Graham And Parks?
367 students attend Graham And Parks.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Graham And Parks students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 8% 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 11:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Graham And Parks part of?
Graham And Parks is part of Cambridge School District.
In what neighborhood is Graham And Parks located?
Graham And Parks is located in the Neighborhood Nine neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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