Parker Middle School vs. Highlander Way Middle School
Should I attend Parker Middle School or Highlander Way Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 709 students in grades 6-8, Parker 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 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, Highlander Way 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 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
709 students
755 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1063 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#961 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
237
252
Grade 7 Students
232
233
Grade 8 Students
240
270
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
92%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
