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#652 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 36% in state

Parmenter

Elementary School · Franklin

235 Wachusett Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Enrollment

291

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#652 of 1,793

In Franklin

#8 of 12

public schools

In district

#7 of 10

Franklin

Equity

8.8 / 10

Excellent

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Parmenter

6.9/10

Elementary School in Franklin · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.8/10

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8.0/10

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About Parmenter

Parmenter is a public elementary school in Franklin, MA, part of Franklin. Parmenter serves approximately 291 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Parmenter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #652 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Parmenter show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts below district
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • District avg 7.6
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+20.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.1 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,549
Chronic Absenteeism7.9%

Parmenter — Students at Parmenter score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 63.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 62.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

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

2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
72.8%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
66.5%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
44.5%
ELA
63.3%
2022
Math
49.8%
ELA
50.5%
2023
Math
65.7%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
65.7%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
60.7%

* 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: 5.7/10.

How Parmenter Compares

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

Overall Score
6.9/10
64th percentile in MA
Academic
8.4/10
Excellent
Growth
5.7/10
Average
Environment
7.5/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.9%

Location

235 Wachusett Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Parmenter may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Jefferson Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Delaney (rated 8.5/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Wrentham), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Oak Street Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Franklin, see our Franklin schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Horace Mann Franklin 1.5 mi 7.8
Oak Street Elementary Franklin 1.5 mi 8.0
Franklin Early Childhood Development Center Franklin 1.5 mi 4.9
Franklin High Franklin 1.7 mi 7.4
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Franklin 1.6 mi 5.7
Jefferson Elementary Franklin 1.8 mi 8.8
Remington Middle Franklin 1.8 mi 6.2
Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical Franklin 2.1 mi 7.4
Helen Keller Elementary Franklin 2.6 mi 6.6
Annie Sullivan Middle School Franklin 2.6 mi 6.9
J F Kennedy Memorial Franklin 3.0 mi 7.6
King Philip Regional High Wrentham 3.2 mi 6.9
Charles E Roderick Wrentham 3.6 mi 7.4
Delaney Wrentham 3.6 mi 8.5
Burke/Memorial Elementary School Medway 4.9 mi 7.8
King Philip Middle School Norfolk 3.9 mi 6.6
Bellingham High School Bellingham 3.8 mi 6.3
Medway Middle Medway 5.1 mi 7.4
WOODSIDE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Millis 5.2 mi 5.1
H Olive Day Norfolk 4.6 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02038 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$142,788

Median Home Value

$567,100

Median Rent

$1,856/mo

Population

33,067

College Educated

56.4%

Homeownership

78.4%

Avg Commute

34.3 min

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Median Age

42.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Parmenter

What grades does Parmenter serve?

Parmenter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Parmenter?

Parmenter has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Parmenter?

The student-teacher ratio at Parmenter is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Parmenter rank in MA?

Parmenter ranks #652 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Parmenter's MySchoolScout rating?

Parmenter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Parmenter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Parmenter has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Parmenter a charter school?

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

Is Parmenter a Title I school?

No, Parmenter is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
39 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
291
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.9%

District

Franklin
District Enrollment
4,680
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,549
District Rank
#7 of 10

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