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John Avery Parker
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
705 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 · (508) 997-4511 · Part of New Bedford School District
Students
289
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about John Avery Parker
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 22 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 36.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 49.3%
Location
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705 County Street, New Bedford
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K65
Kindergarten29
Grade 139
Grade 242
Grade 344
Grade 442
Grade 528
Enrollment over time
212’20
226’21
257’22
264’23
289’24
Up 36.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 51%White 25%Black 16%Two or more races 7%Asian 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.