Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
- Public, Charter
- DEVENS, MA
Charter School
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public, Charter
- 7-12
- DEVENS, MA
- Rating 4.28 out of 5 58 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade A+
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade A+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
68%
Percent Proficient - Math
59%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1240
81 responses
Average ACT
29
24 responses
AP Enrollment
No data available
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- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$120,777
National
$69,021Median Rent
$917
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$346,500
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
83%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 6 responsesPoll
83%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 6 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
399
Free or Reduced Lunch
10%
57%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 7 responses100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 7 responses71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 7 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
20.4%
91%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 11 responses91%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 11 responses82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 11 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,23950%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 10 responses30%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 10 responses80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 10 responsesSimilar Schools
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Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School Reviews
Rating 4.28 out of 5 58 reviews
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Good school, very accepting community. The way they teach and involve students in discussions is very good for taking in information and learning important information. The curriculum, although less complex, allows for space for other time, consuming things in students lives. Such as sports, social life, are many other things. classes involving math and science are very hands on, allowing students hands-on experience with things that they may choose to pursue it in life. In certain cases, such as myself, biology is a large part of the science aspect of class, allowing practice for things like lab reports and observational skills, as well, as practice with tools that will be used waiter in wife, such as a microscope, pipettes, and different methods of transferring DNA samples or bacterial samples for experimentation. Like in one of the assessments including a lab report. One in particular is a lab transferring bacteria to a steril plate showing how bacteria would spread when dif things
Parker offers an excellent free public education that is student centered. My children attended Parker and have been set up for success in college and life beyond. They were taught how to critically think, collaborate, write, problem solve and speak publicly. They also know how to advocate for themselves and speak with adults, all nurtured by Parker. Classes are interdisciplinary and make sense. Assessment is through projects and with a growth mindset. Students work on progress and improving their skills and deepening their knowledge. The culture at the school is inclusive with a great respect for all young people and adults.
Parker is completely different from traditional middle and high schools. The founders started with the question "what is a good education?" and then built the progressive curriculum. If your child is a motivated person, they will thrive at this school. Students can move at their own pace, working to greater depth and challenge. It is also a warm and nurturing community in which teachers are excited to be crating sparks.