Walter S. Parker Middle School

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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

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Richele Shankland

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
59%

Reading Proficiency
65%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

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%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

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.

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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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Massachusetts Middlesex County Reading 01867

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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