Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Graham And Parks 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Graham And Parks ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Graham And Parks's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Graham And Parks 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 Graham And Parks is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
14%
10%
White
50%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graham And Parks's ranking?
Graham And Parks is ranked #388 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Graham And Parks often compared to?
Graham And Parksis often viewed alongside schools like Maria L. Baldwin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Graham And Parks?
396 students attend Graham And Parks.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Graham And Parks students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graham And Parks?
Graham And Parks has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Graham And Parks offer ?
Graham And Parks offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Graham And Parks part of?
Graham And Parks is part of Cambridge School District.
In what neighborhood is Graham And Parks located?
Graham And Parks is located in the Neighborhood Nine neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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