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Parmenter Elementary School

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 431 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 8, 2012

Great school where the teachers take an individual interest in each student. Parents are always helping out in and around the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2010

A wonderful school. Moved here from WI hoping to find a school that's academically challenging, but at the same time have students, teachers, and administrators that are open minded, cultured, and caring. It may not have the best rating (8--not 9 or 10) but it is the most balanced school in the area. We found what we were looking for. In the past we've been to schools, public and private, that boast great reviews, but either had students, parents, teacher, administrators that bullied or had religious/personal prejudism. You won't find that here in Parmenter. Mrs. Bassagnani just retired and we'll miss her very much. She and all specialists/staff did the best they can for the interest of our son who was needing a little help socially, especially being the new kid. Thank you God for directing us to this town and school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2004

Parmenter School feels just like home! Mrs Bassagnani the principal is A++++ as well as the teachers my 1st grader has and fourth grader. The esp teachers are superb as well as music, spanish,,gym etc etc. I rate Parmenter School 101% with no complaints at all. I would have to find another house in Parmenter District if I was ever to move. I certainly would never move away this District. I just wish it went to 12th grade!
—Submitted by Terry Evers, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
70%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students85%
Female93%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students85%
Female90%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students66%
Female75%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students63%
Female65%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students84%
Female91%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students82%
Female84%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students72%
Female72%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 70%
Asian 3% 5%
Hispanic 3% 14%
Two or more races 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Black 1% 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 11%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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235 Wachusett St
Franklin, MA 02038
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Phone: (508) 541-5281

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