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

2.2

4.2

464 Students

A-

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Richele Shankland

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
52%

Reading Proficiency
58%

A-

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

58%

Math Proficiency

52%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

2.2%

Test Scores

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

563:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.9%

Male

49.1%

White

81.9%

Black

Two or more races

4.7%

Hispanic

4.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.7%

Native American

<1%

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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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List Price Range

$459K - $2.2M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$934,029

Median Lot Size

13,068 Sq Ft

% Renters

19%

Household Income

$165,652

% of College Grads

64.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,947 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

16.2%

Homes for Sale

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- 4 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,470 Sq Ft
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- 1 Bath
- 800 Sq Ft
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$2,000 per month
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 625 Sq Ft
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- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 824+ Sq Ft
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