Park Avenue Elementary

Summary:

Park Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Webster, MA that serves 737 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Webster school district, which is ranked 339 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Park Avenue Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 47.22% White, 7.46% African American, 38.26% Hispanic, 1.49% Asian, and 5.43% two or more races, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Massachusetts elementary schools, with only 18.18% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 27.55% in Mathematics. The school's White and Special Education student populations rank in the bottom 25% of Massachusetts elementary schools, while the Hispanic and English Language Learner student populations perform slightly better, ranking in the bottom 50%.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $17,560 at Park Avenue Elementary, the school's academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review and improvement plan. When compared to nearby schools like Sutton Elementary and Dudley Elementary, which consistently outperform Park Avenue Elementary on MCAS assessments and have higher overall rankings, Park Avenue Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 58 Park Avenue
       Webster, MA  01570


(508) 943-4554

District: Webster

SchoolDigger Rank:
781st of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,560 Help


Students who attend Park Avenue Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Webster Middle School
High:    Bartlett High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  734

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.9%
Hispanic:
39.9%
African American:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.7% Help


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Compare Details Park Avenue Elementary ranks worse than 85.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.9%), Hispanic (39.9%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Avenue Elementary is $17,560.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Avenue Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Avenue Elementary 781st of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Park Avenue Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:
White students:


Webster:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster 339th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Avenue Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Park Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 6.63 899th 932 3.5%
2017 5.83 906th 938 3.4%
2018 21.56 767th 934 17.9%
2019 18.56 804th 942 14.6%
2021 25.52 701st 936 25.1%
2022 25.85 695th 932 25.4%
2023 20.68 738th 928 20.5%
2024 16.66 781st 916 14.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Park Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.10 96th 244 60.7%
2019 30.22 186th 258 27.9%
2021 28.99 213th 240 11.3%
2022 35.43 173rd 267 35.2%
2023 41.01 136th 264 48.5%
2024 32.85 200th 282 29.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Park Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.26 714th 886 19.4%
2019 19.44 819th 896 8.6%
2021 42.50 527th 894 41.1%
2022 43.15 512th 905 43.4%
2023 22.26 604th 703 14.1%
2024 17.52 682nd 731 6.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.36 521st 685 23.9%
2019 21.86 613th 700 12.4%
2021 57.22 261st 705 63.0%
2022 49.41 367th 772 52.5%
2023 35.01 532nd 757 29.7%
2024 26.74 620th 760 18.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.65 677th 893 24.2%
2019 25.51 718th 902 20.4%
2021 22.37 701st 898 21.9%
2022 23.48 707th 901 21.5%
2023 19.37 730th 887 17.7%
2024 15.63 777th 886 12.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Park Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.84 573rd 656 12.7%
2019 17.73 620th 665 6.8%
2021 28.66 458th 632 27.5%
2022 33.33 432nd 672 35.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.19 791st 898 11.9%
2019 14.87 813th 907 10.4%
2021 30.22 646th 904 28.5%
2022 30.70 636th 908 30.0%
2023 24.14 692nd 896 22.8%
2024 21.58 714th 891 19.9%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Park Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.16 710th 925 23.2%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Park Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.80 135th 399 66.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Park Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.87 257th 379 32.2%
2019 26.53 327th 398 17.8%
2021 36.65 226th 379 40.4%
2022 46.53 175th 401 56.4%
2023 37.92 265th 420 36.9%
2024 33.60 307th 446 31.2%
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Rank History for White students at Park Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.71 713th 772 7.6%
2019 14.53 724th 780 7.2%
2021 26.94 620th 765 19.0%
2022 18.47 676th 764 11.5%
2023 14.49 696th 762 8.7%
2024 13.92 700th 753 7.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Park Avenue Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 559 7 3 25 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1989 593 9 4 28 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1990 587 5 9 38 1 n/a n/a 0 640
1991 445 3 5 32 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1992 486 8 10 28 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1993 531 11 8 38 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1994 572 18 10 35 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1995 508 12 14 25 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1996 508 12 14 25 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1997 482 12 11 32 1 n/a n/a 0 538
1998 475 17 14 42 1 n/a n/a 0 549
1999 381 10 12 29 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 447 18 13 36 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2001 398 12 6 38 2 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 394 18 3 43 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2003 394 18 3 43 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2004 358 16 6 42 2 n/a n/a 0 424
2005 366 19 4 32 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2006 343 17 1 50 4 n/a n/a 9 424
2007 372 19 1 62 6 n/a n/a 6 466
2008 346 17 3 59 9 n/a n/a 6 440
2009 332 19 5 56 5 1 9 0 427
2010 383 24 5 78 4 1 15 0 510
2011 367 30 5 66 3 0 24 0 495
2012 336 27 8 77 4 0 28 0 480
2013 339 15 9 94 2 0 30 0 489
2014 336 14 9 92 1 0 34 0 486
2015 348 15 6 110 2 1 28 0 510
2016 535 24 12 190 4 1 52 0 818
2017 527 33 11 221 2 1 50 0 845
2018 506 35 11 224 3 1 47 0 827
2019 466 43 14 225 2 0 53 0 803
2020 451 46 12 254 1 0 54 0 818
2021 381 45 9 238 0 0 47 1 721
2022 343 49 8 261 2 0 43 0 706
2023 348 55 11 282 1 0 40 0 737
2024 344 52 10 293 0 0 35 0 734

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Park Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 594 n/a n/a n/a
1989 634 n/a n/a n/a
1990 640 n/a n/a n/a
1991 486 n/a n/a n/a
1992 532 n/a n/a n/a
1993 588 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 635 n/a n/a n/a
1995 560 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 560 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 538 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 549 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 432 n/a 0.0 40.3
2000 515 n/a 0.0 29.1
2001 456 n/a 0.0 39.5
2002 458 n/a n/a 38.9
2003 458 n/a n/a 38.9
2004 424 37.6 11.3 39.4
2005 422 32.0 13.2 38.6
2006 424 32.0 13.3 47.7
2007 466 32.0 14.6 47.6
2008 440 30.0 14.7 47.9
2009 427 31.0 13.8 49.9
2010 510 32.0 15.9 53.5
2011 495 31.0 15.9 57.8
2012 480 29.8 16.0 60.4
2013 489 31.3 15.5 63.8
2014 486 30.7 15.8 62.8
2015 510 29.0 17.5 64.7
2016 818 45.0 18.1 n/a
2017 845 45.5 18.5 n/a
2018 827 53.0 15.6 n/a
2019 803 57.0 14.0 n/a
2020 818 57.2 14.2 n/a
2021 721 56.5 12.7 n/a
2022 706 59.5 11.8 n/a
2023 737 60.5 12.1 n/a
2024 734 64.5 11.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Park Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 594 n/a n/a n/a
1989 634 n/a n/a n/a
1990 640 n/a n/a n/a
1991 486 n/a n/a n/a
1992 532 n/a n/a n/a
1993 588 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 635 n/a n/a n/a
1995 560 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 560 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 538 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 549 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 432 n/a 0.0 40.3
2000 515 n/a 0.0 29.1
2001 456 n/a 0.0 39.5
2002 458 n/a n/a 38.9
2003 458 n/a n/a 38.9
2004 424 37.6 11.3 39.4
2005 422 32.0 13.2 38.6
2006 424 32.0 13.3 47.7
2007 466 32.0 14.6 47.6
2008 440 30.0 14.7 47.9
2009 427 31.0 13.8 49.9
2010 510 32.0 15.9 53.5
2011 495 31.0 15.9 57.8
2012 480 29.8 16.0 60.4
2013 489 31.3 15.5 63.8
2014 486 30.7 15.8 62.8
2015 510 29.0 17.5 64.7
2016 818 45.0 18.1 n/a
2017 845 45.5 18.5 n/a
2018 827 53.0 15.6 n/a
2019 803 57.0 14.0 n/a
2020 818 57.2 14.2 n/a
2021 721 56.5 12.7 n/a
2022 706 59.5 11.8 n/a
2023 737 60.5 12.1 n/a
2024 734 64.5 11.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Avenue Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,321 (8.8%) $13,755 (91.2%) $15,076
2020 $1,071 (7.1%) $13,972 (92.9%) $15,042
2021 $1,434 (8.2%) $16,126 (91.8%) $17,560

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Avenue Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 804th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 738th of 928 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Avenue Elementary)4219.3
 22.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Webster)4118.2
 22.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Avenue Elementary)2922.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Webster)2720.8
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Avenue Elementary)3527
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Webster)3525.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Avenue Elementary)3434.3
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Webster)3331.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Park Avenue Elementary)3923.1
 15.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Webster)3221.1
 10.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Park Avenue Elementary)3228.2
 3.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Webster)2518.9
 6.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students803737
 8.2%
African American4355
 27.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1411
 21.4%
Hispanic225282
 25.3%
Pacific Islander00
White466348
 25.3%
Two or More Races5340
 24.5%


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Students who attend Park Avenue Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Webster Middle School
High : Bartlett High School

Park Avenue Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.7% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Students at Park Avenue Elementary are 47% White, 40% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 734 students attended Park Avenue Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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