Serving 704 students in grades 5-8, Parcells Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parcells Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Parcells Middle School's student population of 704 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parcells Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parcells Middle School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#942 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
33%
18%
White
56%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parcells Middle School's ranking?
Parcells Middle School is ranked #942 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Parcells Middle School often compared to?
Parcells Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Parcells Middle School?
704 students attend Parcells Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Parcells Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parcells Middle School?
Parcells Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parcells Middle School offer ?
Parcells Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parcells Middle School part of?
Parcells Middle School is part of Grosse Pointe Public Schools School District.
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