Parmenter vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Parmenter or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Parmenter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parmenter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
309 students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#373 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#345 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
54
50
Grade 1 Students
55
50
Grade 2 Students
49
57
Grade 3 Students
48
48
Grade 4 Students
46
66
Grade 5 Students
57
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
14%
6%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
68%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%