Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Colonial Park ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonial Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Colonial Park's student population of 257 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Colonial Park ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonial Park is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
78%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonial Park's ranking?
Colonial Park is ranked #597 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Colonial Park often compared to?
Colonial Parkis often viewed alongside schools like Robin Hood, J Warren Killam by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Colonial Park?
257 students attend Colonial Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Colonial Park students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonial Park?
Colonial Park has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Colonial Park offer ?
Colonial Park offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colonial Park part of?
Colonial Park is part of Stoneham School District.
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