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Parks Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 418 students

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Posted August 26, 2009

Parks is a great school and Mr. Waller is an excellent principal that has the best interest of the students and staff at heart. There are many opportunities for learning and for social activities, which keeps the students interested. Mr. Waller and his staff takes advantage of every opportunity that will help make the students have an exceptional learning experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2009

My son attends Parks Middle and we are both happy with the resources that he is being provided with by the staff. Mr. Waller is an excellent principal that is all about using innovative ways to get children more interested in their studies.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 23, 2004

Although this is my son's first semester at this school, I've heard great things about Mr. Simms and his staff. There seems to be a great deal leadership as far as I can see. I wish that more schools and pricipals can have an open relationship with parents and students.
—Submitted by tracy johnson, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
78%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
37%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 93% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
49%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
45%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
59%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 82% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

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Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

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American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

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Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

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Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

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Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

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U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia 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
Black 100% 38%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Hispanic N/A 10%
White N/A 46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 1%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 89%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 10%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1090 Windsor St SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
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