Parmenter serves 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Parmenter placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parmenter's student population of 310 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Parmenter is ranked within the top 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 Parmenter is 0.40, 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
#546 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%

Hispanic
10%
22%

Black
5%
10%

White
77%
57%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Parmenter's ranking?
Parmenter is ranked #546 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Parmenter?
310 students attend Parmenter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Parmenter students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parmenter?
Parmenter has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parmenter offer ?
Parmenter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parmenter part of?
Parmenter is part of Franklin School District.
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