Serving 388 students in grades 7-12, Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School's ranking?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is ranked #405 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School often compared to?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ayer Shirley Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
The graduation rate of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
388 students attend Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School offer ?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School part of?
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