Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parliament Place School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parliament Place School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Parliament Place School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parliament Place School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parliament Place School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2998 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
45%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
17%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parliament Place School's ranking?
Parliament Place School is ranked #2998 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Parliament Place School often compared to?
Parliament Place Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woods Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Parliament Place School?
447 students attend Parliament Place School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Parliament Place School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parliament Place School?
Parliament Place School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Parliament Place School offer ?
Parliament Place School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parliament Place School part of?
Parliament Place School is part of North Babylon Union Free School District.
School Reviews
5 10/20/2022
Amazing school with amazing teachers! The best around by far! Parliament is a friendly school where the teachers care for and support all the students. Not many students take the State Tests so don't let the scores fool you, my children thrive at Parliament. I am very happy my children are students at Parliament!
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