Parker

52 River Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Parker ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Parker's student population of 446 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
446 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Colors
Blue and White
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres

School Rankings

Parker ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#836 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
42%
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
8%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
13%
10%
White
57%
51%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parker's ranking?
Parker is ranked #836 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Parker often compared to?
Parkeris often viewed alongside schools like Frederick J Dutile by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Parker?
446 students attend Parker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Parker students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker?
Parker has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parker offer ?
Parker offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parker part of?
Parker is part of Billerica School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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