Top Rankings
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 388 students in Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,823 Schools
# Students
388 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.6%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% Hispanic
9%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% Black
3%
10%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% White
77%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,289 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,711 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2012–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2012–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,289
$25,203
Showing 2012–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,711
$27,530
Showing 2012–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Best Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
49 Antietam St
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-3293
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-3293
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School District?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School District manages 1 public schools serving 388 students.
What is the rank of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School District?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School District is ranked #73 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School District?
77% of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School District?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,711 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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