Serving 1,012 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Parlin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,012 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Parlin School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parlin School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Parlin School is ranked #1499 out of 1,631 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Parlin School?
1,012 students attend Parlin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Parlin School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parlin School?
Parlin School has a student ration of 14:1, 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).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,012 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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