Essex Elementary vs West Parish
Essex Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 4.1/10. West Parish is significantly larger with 370 students, about 1.6× the size of Essex Elementary (229). In math proficiency, Essex Elementary leads at 67.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Essex Elementary
Essex, MA
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
229 students
West Parish
Gloucester, MA
4.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
370 students
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| Metric | Essex Elementary | West Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.1 / 10 | 4.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.5 | 4.9 |
| Growth Score | 5.2 | 1.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.6 | 8.2 |
| State Rank | #597 of 1,793 | #1,622 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 67th | 10th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Essex Elementary | West Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 67.0% | 57.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 67.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Essex Elementary | West Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 229 | 370 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Manchester Essex Regional | Gloucester |
| City | Essex | Gloucester |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Essex (01929) | Gloucester (01930) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $151,509 | $87,898 |
| Median Home Value | $828,200 | $587,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,828 | $1,395 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 68.5% | 38.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 26 min |