John F. Parker Middle School

John F. Parker Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 5-7
60 Williams St,  Taunton, MA
Taunton Public Schools
3.0
510 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Byron
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
25%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1.1%
State Average
7.6%
Science
2%
State Average
6.4%
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
154:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
46.4%
Black
29.1%
Hispanic
16.2%
Two or more races
7.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
3.0 parent
9/29/2025
The guidance department was amazing and some of the staff was very pleasant especially the secretary . Parker is considered the inner city, middle middle school in the city of Taunton and has it struggles to maintain teachers throughout the year and provide anything extra for the kids such as field...
5.0 parent
3/25/2023
My son attended Parker from 2016-2019. I was nervous about him going to middle school in fifth grade but the transition went well. The majority of his teachers were great, there was one he didn’t respond well too, but another one who was probably one of the best teachers he’s ever had. He learned a...
1.0 parent
12/31/2022
I go to parker and i hate it i do not recommend sending you kid here I don't want to say this but this is the worst school I ever been to the teachers are bad the food is bad. You also get in trouble for no reason so if you were thinking of sending you kid here then don't and if you do you you will...

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John F. Parker Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-7 in Taunton, MA and is served by the Taunton Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 510 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. John F. Parker Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $486,895. Discover additional schools in the area, like Taunton High School, Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical School, Taunton Alternative High School, and more. Learn more about what Taunton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John F. Parker Middle School.

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