Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Parker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parker Elementary School serves the northeast part of Middlesex, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parker Elementary School's student population of 192 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Students must be healthy to be educated and educated to be healthy.
School Rankings
Parker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
11%
Hispanic
58%
35%
Black
7%
14%
White
20%
37%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker Elementary School's ranking?
Parker Elementary School is ranked #1111 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Parker Elementary School often compared to?
Parker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hazelwood Elementary School, Watchung Elementary School, A Chester Redshaw School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Parker Elementary School?
192 students attend Parker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Parker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker Elementary School?
Parker Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Parker Elementary School offer ?
Parker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker Elementary School part of?
Parker Elementary School is part of Middlesex Borough School District.
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