Parker Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2014)

Parker Avenue Elementary School serves 107 students in grades 2-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
107 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(12-13)
35-39%
61%
(12-13)
45-49%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
8%

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Hispanic
9%
26%

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Black
10%
10%

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White
69%
51%

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Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
31%
0.50

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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Parker Avenue Elementary School?
107 students attend Parker Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Parker Avenue Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker Avenue Elementary School?
Parker Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parker Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Parker Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Parker Avenue Elementary School part of?
Parker Avenue Elementary School is part of Dracut School District.

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