Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Parker ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parker's student population of 421 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parker ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#682 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
11%
10%
White
62%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Parker's ranking?
Parker is ranked #682 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Parker often compared to?
Parkeris often viewed alongside schools like Frederick J Dutile 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Parker?
421 students attend Parker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Parker students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker?
Parker has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parker offer ?
Parker offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker part of?
Parker is part of Billerica School District.
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