Parlin School serves 915 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Parlin School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 915 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parlin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Parlin School's student population of 915 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
915 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parlin School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Parlin School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1540 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
71%
22%
Black
13%
10%
White
12%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parlin School's ranking?
Parlin School is ranked #1540 out of 1,644 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Parlin School?
915 students attend Parlin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Parlin School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parlin School?
Parlin School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parlin School part of?
Parlin School is part of Everett School District.
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