Walter S. Parker Middle School

Walter S. Parker Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
45 Temple St,  Reading, MA
Reading Public Schools
2.8
4.2
467 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Richele Shankland
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
65%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11%
State Average
8%
Science
14%
State Average
8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
563:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
79.7%
Hispanic
7.9%
Asian
6%
Black
4.3%
Two or more races
2.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.8 2 Reviews
2.0 Alum
6/6/2018
The school culture used to be very good and as far as I understand, has gone downhill slightly but is still better than most schools. There are many teachers here who care very deeply for the well-being of their students but there are one or two who are either stuck-up or simply don't care.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/19/2022
Wonderful Parent Teachers connections. Very impressed how the different Middle school age groups are introduced to each other, because the maturity growth between 6th and 8th Grades is drastic. Impressed on how the school is implements the growth change. Great Performing Arts Programs, Sports, over...
5.0 parent
11/18/2018
Wonderful experience with both children. Teachers are wonderful.
5.0 parent
10/7/2014
This school is wonderful the teachers are supportive to each of there students so that they can succeed in learning for the rest of there life . Parker Middle schools core values are KINDNESS COMMUNITY PERSONAL BEST. There are many clubs that you can join like after school art ,GSA and many more . K...
4.0 parent
10/12/2010
The teachers are very helpful and encouraging. There is a great concern for the student to succeed.

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Walter S. Parker Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Reading, MA, in the Reading neighborhood, and is served by the Reading Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 467 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Walter S. Parker Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $996,750. Discover additional schools in the area, like Reading Memorial High School, Austin Preparatory School, Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Reading has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walter S. Parker Middle School.

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