Parker Elementary-middle School (Closed 2013)

12744 Elmira St
Detroit, MI 48227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Parker Elementary-middle School serves 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
598 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
6%
37%
(11-12)
24%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Black
100%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Parker Elementary-middle School?
598 students attend Parker Elementary-middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Parker Elementary-middle School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker Elementary-middle School?
Parker Elementary-middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Parker Elementary-middle School offer ?
Parker Elementary-middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Parker Elementary-middle School part of?
Parker Elementary-middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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