Parsons

116 Hollywood Street
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Parsons ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parsons ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Parsons's student population of 549 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
549 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

Parsons ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parsons is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1701 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
36%
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20-24%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parsons and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
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Hispanic
56%
32%
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Black
15%
15%
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White
10%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Parsons and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parsons and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parsons's ranking?
Parsons is ranked #1701 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Parsons often compared to?
Parsonsis often viewed alongside schools like John Adams, Livingston Park by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Parsons?
549 students attend Parsons.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Parsons students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parsons?
Parsons has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Parsons offer ?
Parsons offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Parsons part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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