Parcells Middle School

Parcells Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
20600 Mack Ave,  Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Grosse Pointe Public School System
5.0
3.2
704 Students
A-
Niche Grade
The Parcells Middle School serves fifth through eighth graders in the city of Grosse Pointe Woods as part of the Grosse Pointe Public Schools system. Students attending Parcells Middle School are directed to develop respect for one another and their teachers, a sense of personal responsibility, self-discipline, integrity and a commitment to reaching their "personal best." Students engage in courses covering Spanish, literature, social studies, writing, math, computers, technology, science, physical education and life skills and should expect to devote at least one hour to homework each evening. Students can opt to visit Parcells Middle School's Homework Station Monday through Thursday and use school textbooks, calculators and printers to complete assignments after school. Athletic programs at Parcells Middle School include girls and boys' basketball, girls' volleyball, co-ed swimming, wrestling, cross country and track. The Panthers compete swiftly flying their black and gold colors at school games. Parcells Middle School provides students with many extracurricular opportunities and clubs for enrichment that include the Drama Club, Chess, Cheerleading, Yearbook, Math Club, Student Council, the Green Team, Lego Club and the National Junior Honor Society. Supporting a vibrant community of learners, Parcells Middle School guides students towards successful and fulfilling high school careers.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Daniel Hartley
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
49%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
392:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
57.6%
Black
31.3%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 Parent
6/14/2022
The teachers have been amazing!!!! I feel like they really know and care about my son. So far, great experience!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 17 Reviews
2.0 student
7/11/2025
This school is kind of a yes. But also a no. I feel like for learning how to play an instrument or learning how to sing or pretty much anything in the performing arts section is actually pretty good. But for the rest it’s actually kind of horrible. We had expired strawberry milk that was being serve...
1.0 student
12/15/2024
"Would you recommend this school?" Unless you wish for your kid's mental and physical health to decrease a concerning amount, to have multiple panic attacks because of this middle school, be offered drugs multiple times, be stabbed and strangled just because, and be treated extremely unfairly becaus...
1.0 student
3/15/2024
this school made my grade 6, 7 and 8 years terrible its not the teacher or students its the school as a whole. Do better.
1.0 other
6/12/2023
This school negatively impacted the mental health of myself and many people around me. The school never showed any support, and many teachers just give up during the year trying to discipline students. Would NOT recommend.

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Parcells Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, in the Grosse Pointe Woods neighborhood, and is served by the Grosse Pointe Public School System in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 704 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Parcells Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $413,992. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harper Woods High School, Grosse Pointe North High School, South Lake High School, and more. Learn more about what Grosse Pointe Woods has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Parcells Middle School.

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