Below Average
#1558 of 1,793 schools in MA
West Parish
Elementary School · Gloucester · Gloucester, MA
A Gloucester elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10 Concord Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
- Math 35% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Parish score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where West Parish sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gloucester), 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
$87,898
Median home value
$587,800
Median rent
$1,395/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01930; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Beeman MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Manchester Memorial ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Essex ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 229 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gloucester
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $24,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Parish is listed in Gloucester; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Parish
West Parish is a public elementary school in Gloucester, MA, part of Gloucester, serving approximately 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,558 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Parish
What grades does West Parish serve?
West Parish serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend West Parish?
West Parish has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Parish?
The student-teacher ratio at West Parish is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Parish rank in MA?
West Parish ranks #1,558 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is West Parish's MySchoolScout rating?
West Parish has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 West Parish?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Parish has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Parish a charter school?
No, West Parish is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Parish a Title I school?
No, West Parish is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (978) 281-9835
- Area population (ZIP 01930)
- 29,862
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 01930; 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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