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Very Good

#609 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 34% in state

Colonial Park

Elementary School · Stoneham

30 Avalon Road, Stoneham, MA 02180

Enrollment

257

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#609 of 1,793

In Stoneham

#3 of 5

public schools

In district

#3 of 5

Stoneham

School environment

8.7 / 10

Excellent

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Colonial Park

7.1/10

Elementary School in Stoneham · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.4/10

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About Colonial Park

Colonial Park is a public elementary school in Stoneham, MA, part of Stoneham. Colonial Park serves approximately 257 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Colonial Park has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Colonial Park show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.0
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+12.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,443
Chronic Absenteeism8.6%

Colonial Park — Students at Colonial Park score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 58.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 59.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
61.7%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
59.3%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
59.7%
2022
Math
43.7%
ELA
46.3%
2023
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
62.5%
ELA
48.5%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
40.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.

How Colonial Park Compares

See how Colonial Park performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.1/10
66th percentile in MA
Academic
6.6/10
Average
Growth
6.8/10
Average
Environment
8.7/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
8.6%

Location

30 Avalon Road, Stoneham, MA 02180

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Colonial Park may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. South (rated 8.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Walton (rated 8.2/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Wakefield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Winthrop (rated 8.0/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Melrose), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Stoneham, see our Stoneham schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Stoneham High Stoneham 0.3 mi 7.4
GREATER BOSTON ACADEMY Stoneham 0.5 mi 5.2
Roosevelt Melrose 0.8 mi 7.5
South Stoneham 0.8 mi 8.8
ST PATRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Stoneham 1.2 mi 4.2
Melrose Middle Melrose 1.0 mi 6.1
Stoneham Central Middle School Stoneham 1.3 mi 5.5
Melrose High Melrose 1.1 mi 8.5
MELROSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Melrose 1.2 mi 5.2
Lincoln Melrose 1.3 mi 6.1
ST MARY'S SCHOOL Melrose 1.4 mi 5.4
Early Childhood Center Melrose 1.2 mi 5.7
Greenwood Wakefield 1.4 mi 5.1
Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School Wakefield 1.8 mi 5.0
Horace Mann Melrose 1.5 mi 7.3
Robin Hood Stoneham 2.1 mi 5.2
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Wakefield 2.3 mi 4.7
Galvin Middle School Wakefield 2.3 mi 8.6
Winthrop Melrose 1.9 mi 8.0
Walton Wakefield 2.7 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02180 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$112,635

Median Home Value

$629,000

Median Rent

$1,878/mo

Population

22,986

College Educated

54%

Homeownership

71.1%

Avg Commute

28.9 min

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Median Age

42.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Colonial Park

What grades does Colonial Park serve?

Colonial Park serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Colonial Park?

Colonial Park has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Park?

The student-teacher ratio at Colonial Park is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Colonial Park rank in MA?

Colonial Park ranks #609 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Colonial Park's MySchoolScout rating?

Colonial Park has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Colonial Park?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Colonial Park has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Colonial Park a charter school?

No, Colonial Park is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Colonial Park a Title I school?

No, Colonial Park is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
17 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.6%

District

Stoneham
District Enrollment
2,289
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,443
District Rank
#3 of 5

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