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#829 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 46% in state

Park Avenue Elementary

Elementary School · Webster

58 Park Avenue, Webster, MA 01570

Enrollment

734

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#829 of 1,793

In Webster

#1 of 3

public schools

In district

#1 of 3

Webster

School environment

7.5 / 10

Very Good

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Park Avenue Elementary

6.5/10

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

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4.7/10

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4.6/10

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About Park Avenue Elementary

Park Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Webster, MA, part of Webster. Park Avenue Elementary serves approximately 734 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Park Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Park Avenue Elementary show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

How it comparesOn par with MA schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.42 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.1 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,018
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Park Avenue Elementary — Students at Park Avenue Elementary score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 28.5% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 29.4% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
School
State
44.4% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 40 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

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

2015
Math
35%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
31.7%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
22.3%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
24.3%
2023
Math
31%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
16%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
26.5%

* 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: 6.7/10.

How Park Avenue Elementary Compares

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

Overall Score
6.5/10
54th percentile in MA
Academic
5.5/10
Average
Growth
6.7/10
Average
Environment
7.5/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
64 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.4%

Location

58 Park Avenue, Webster, MA 01570

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Park Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mary R. Fisher Elementary School (rated 6.9/10, 5.6 miles away, in nearby North Grosvenordale), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Clara Barton (rated 5.9/10, 6.8 miles away, in nearby Oxford), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Dudley Elementary (rated 5.4/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Dudley), a more accessible option. For more schools in Webster, see our Webster schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Webster Middle School Webster 0.6 mi 4.7
Bartlett High School Webster 0.7 mi 4.6
ALL SAINTS ACADEMY Webster 0.6 mi 4.3
Dudley Elementary Dudley 1.0 mi 5.4
Mason Road School Dudley 2.0 mi 5.2
Dudley Middle School Dudley 2.4 mi 4.1
Shepherd Hill Regional High Dudley 2.6 mi 4.8
Alfred M Chaffee Oxford 3.8 mi 5.2
Tourtellotte Memorial High School North Grosvenordale 5.4 mi 4.7
Thompson Middle School North Grosvenordale 5.5 mi 4.1
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School North Grosvenordale 5.6 mi 6.9
Oxford High Oxford 5.8 mi 5.9
Oxford Middle Oxford 5.9 mi 4.3
MARIANAPOLIS PREP SCHOOL Thompson 6.7 mi 5.2
Clara Barton Oxford 6.8 mi 5.9
Heritage School Charlton 6.5 mi 3.9
Charlton Middle School Charlton 6.5 mi 4.6
RIVER RUN ACADEMY AT THE SUSAN WAYNE CTR OF EXCEL Thompson 8.1 mi 7.1
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School Charlton 7.3 mi 7.8
Sutton Early Learning Sutton 7.8 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01570 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,934

Median Home Value

$339,600

Median Rent

$1,135/mo

Population

17,674

College Educated

24.8%

Homeownership

58%

Avg Commute

29 min

Poverty Rate

15.4%

Median Age

40

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Park Avenue Elementary

What grades does Park Avenue Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary?

Park Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 734 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Park Avenue Elementary rank in MA?

Park Avenue Elementary ranks #829 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Park Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Park Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Park Avenue Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Avenue Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Is Park Avenue Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Park Avenue Elementary a Title I school?

No, Park Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
46 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
734
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%

District

Webster
District Enrollment
1,699
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,018
District Rank
#1 of 3

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