Serving 671 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 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parcells Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Grosse Pointe school district, covering approximately 22.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge, while the furthest boundary is located about 8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parcells Middle School's student population of 671 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
671 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parcells Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parcells Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1114 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1114 out of 3,025 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Parcells Middle School?
671 students attend Parcells Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Parcells Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parcells Middle School?
Parcells Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Parcells Middle School offer ?
Parcells Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parcells Middle School part of?
Parcells Middle School is part of Grosse Pointe School District.
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