Serving 992 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Parlin School 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 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 992 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parlin School serves a central area in Everett, MA, covering approximately 0.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 0.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parlin School's student population of 992 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
992 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parlin School 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 Parlin School is 0.36, 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
#1529 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-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 Parlin School's ranking?
Parlin School is ranked #1529 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Parlin School?
992 students attend Parlin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Parlin School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parlin School?
Parlin School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parlin School offer ?
Parlin School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parlin School part of?
Parlin School is part of Everett School District.
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