Park Avenue Elementary School

58 Park Avenue
Webster, MA 01570
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Park Avenue Elementary 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 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Park Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Park Avenue Elementary School's student population of 737 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
737 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

Park Avenue Elementary 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 Park Avenue Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1204 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
38%
24%
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Black
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Park Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Park Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Park Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Park Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1204 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Park Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Park Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles S Ashley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary School?
737 students attend Park Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Park Avenue Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Park Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Park Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Avenue Elementary School part of?
Park Avenue Elementary School is part of Webster School District.

School Reviews

1   3/23/2019
My advise run for the hills. Walk the extra mile and put your child in another school. This school is no good. The education structure is poor, there is no maintained order amongst teachers and staff. The end result your child will be given poor education.
- Posted by Parent - Jen
2   2/24/2016
The most disorganized school ever! Lack of communication for sure! Everything is done last minute, not a school I would recommend. They need to do better in all areas.
- Posted by Parent - cvchi
2   7/17/2015
Park ave elementary lacks communication, educational structure, and organization. Has had terrible communication for two years. I would never allow my son to go to this school again.
- Posted by Parent - miami

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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