Walter S Parker Middle School

45 Temple Street
Reading, MA 01867
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 485 students in grades 6-8, Walter S Parker Middle School 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 42% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walter S Parker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Walter S Parker Middle School's student population of 485 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Walter S Parker Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter S Parker Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#587 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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42%
37%
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59%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
23%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
84%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walter S Parker Middle School's ranking?
Walter S Parker Middle School is ranked #587 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Walter S Parker Middle School often compared to?
Walter S Parker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur W Coolidge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Walter S Parker Middle School?
485 students attend Walter S Parker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Walter S Parker Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter S Parker Middle School?
Walter S Parker Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Walter S Parker Middle School offer ?
Walter S Parker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walter S Parker Middle School part of?
Walter S Parker Middle School is part of Reading School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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