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Parlin School
Elementary School · Everett · Everett, MA
An Everett elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
587 Broadway Street, Everett, MA 02149
- Math 16% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parlin School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Parlin School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,668/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Everett), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,658
Median home value
$605,200
Median rent
$1,988/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
36.5%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02149; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Charter School of ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 779 | Compare → |
| Devens SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| George Keverian SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 873 | Compare → |
| St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 155 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Everett
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $19,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parlin School is listed in Everett; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parlin School
Parlin School is a public elementary school in Everett, MA, part of Everett, serving approximately 1,012 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,659 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parlin School
What grades does Parlin School serve?
Parlin School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Parlin School?
Parlin School has an enrollment of approximately 1,012 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parlin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parlin School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parlin School rank in MA?
Parlin School ranks #1,659 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Parlin School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parlin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Parlin School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parlin School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Parlin School a charter school?
No, Parlin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parlin School a Title I school?
No, Parlin School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.5%
- Phone
- (617) 394-2480
- Area population (ZIP 02149)
- 49,236
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02149; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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