Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Parish ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than 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 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Parish's student population of 382 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Motto
Caring to Learn - Learning to Care
School Rankings
West Parish 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 West Parish is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
1%
10%
White
84%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
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 West Parish's ranking?
West Parish is ranked #967 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are West Parish often compared to?
West Parishis often viewed alongside schools like Manchester Memorial Elementary School, Paul F Doyon Memorial by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 West Parish?
382 students attend West Parish.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of West Parish students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Parish?
West Parish has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Parish offer ?
West Parish offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Parish part of?
West Parish is part of Gloucester School District.
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