Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Avery Parker 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for John Avery Parker is located in the southeast part of New Bedford, MA, covering approximately 0.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 1 mile from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Avery Parker's student population of 289 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
John Avery Parker ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Avery Parker is 0.65, which is less 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
#1248 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
51%
26%
Black
16%
10%
White
25%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Avery Parker's ranking?
John Avery Parker is ranked #1248 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John Avery Parker?
289 students attend John Avery Parker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of John Avery Parker students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Avery Parker?
John Avery Parker has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Avery Parker offer ?
John Avery Parker offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Avery Parker part of?
John Avery Parker is part of New Bedford School District.
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