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Parker Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 646 students

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7 reviews of this school


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Posted February 4, 2009

I think this a very excelled school both of my daughter were failing when we moved to this area from cedar grove now they are a b honor roll students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2008

I have had 3 children go through Parker. I feel that it was a great school. I do however feel that it is going down hill. The Principal is not a very personable person. I feel that since he has become Principal the school has been run into the ground. Yes, Parker may have new construction and look good from the road, however looks can be decieving. The teacher's are wonderful!!! All of my children's teachers would go above and beyond their call of duty.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 1, 2007

My son attended this school in K and 1st. He really liked the school. However, I had problems with the principal and one of his teachers. After he completed 1st grade we moved to VA. His behavior improved dramatically because he was attending a better school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2007

Parker is an adequate school but lacking in programs for children with special needs. They need to offer tutoring for other times other than just during FCAT. I offered to be involved on several occasions and volunteer in the the class rooms of both of my childeren. Parent involvement is not encouraged.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2005

Both of my children have attended Parker Elementary School for several years. I cannot say enough good things about this school, it has been a great experience and the teachers really care.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2004

We are new to Florida been here a year and I have 4 kids and I am a subsitute teacher and Parker is a great school we had problems major ones from another local school and parker is the best we have seen since our move her and we are very pleases to be at parker and the teachers, principal, and the kids are all a great bunch of people. Thanks terri Hall
—Submitted by Terri Hall, a parent


Posted January 4, 2004

The teachers and staff are wonderful. They are friendly and always willing to talk to you about your child(ren). They also work well together and pick up where the other has left off. So, your child's education continues every year they are there. The enviroment is friendly and open.
—Submitted by Laura, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
51%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
26%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
56%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
83%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "A".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 59% 46%
Black 24% 23%
Multiracial 10% 4%
Hispanic 5% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 0%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 15N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 74%N/A65%
Master's degree 26%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 1%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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640 S Highway 22 A
Panama City, FL 32404
Phone: (850) 767-4570

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