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Colonial Park vs. South

Should you attend Colonial Park or South? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Colonial Park
30 Avalon Road
Stoneham, MA 02180
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
South
11 Summer Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Colonial Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Colonial Park ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, South ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
257 students
354 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Colonial Park over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Colonial Park.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Colonial Park over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Park with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stoneham School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stoneham School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#597 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
#197 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Colonial Park, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colonial Park who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Stoneham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Stoneham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colonial Park who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Stoneham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Stoneham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Colonial Park by grade.
This chart displays the students of South by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
31
Kindergarten Students
48
67
Grade 1 Students
41
71
Grade 2 Students
44
65
Grade 3 Students
47
69
Grade 4 Students
45
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Colonial Park, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stoneham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stoneham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Colonial Park, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stoneham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stoneham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Colonial Park, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stoneham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stoneham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
78%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Colonial Park, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stoneham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stoneham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Colonial Park, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stoneham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stoneham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Colonial Park, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stoneham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stoneham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Colonial Park, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stoneham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stoneham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Colonial Park, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stoneham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stoneham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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