Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Parsons ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parsons serves the northeast section of North Brunswick, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parsons's student population of 566 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate. Inspire. Empower.
School Rankings
Parsons ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parsons is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1794 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parsons's ranking?
Parsons is ranked #1794 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Parsons often compared to?
Parsonsis often viewed alongside schools like Livingston Park, John Adams by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Parsons?
566 students attend Parsons.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Parsons students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parsons?
Parsons has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Parsons offer ?
Parsons offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parsons part of?
Parsons is part of North Brunswick Township School District.
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