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Parker Middle School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 769 students

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Posted December 14, 2009

Maybe the Chelmsfrord Schools should be more concerned over following a child's IEP or the 'Bullying' that goes on during school and on the bus... and not so concerned over their BMI's.. I understand it is a MAJOR concern for the Chelmsford School system at this time, but maybe..just maybe...a frosted cupcake is not going to be the biggest threat in a small childs life...maybe we should all direct our energy toward other things, that just might be more important to the child, and not so much the environment around them. Society stresses the importance of health and being thin, I understand that completely. But what about their self-esteem...people come in all different shapes and sizes. In order to attend public schools each child needs a form filled out from their pediatrician, shouldnt they be the ones folllowing the BMI's and not the schools?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2009

This school is, well... like any other school. Some teachers care, some just don't.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 29, 2009

In addition to academics, my children are taught to respect others and be a good citizen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

The supportive teachers and staff go a long way in tough economic times
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

They have the best staff and really care about their students!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

Parker Middle School is a friendly, enthusiastic and open learning environment. Great place to go to school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2009

I absolutely love this school. Even though the teachers are a hit or miss, everything else makes up for it.
—Submitted by a student


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 67% in 2011.

188 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

189 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

189 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
69%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
65%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

191 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

191 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
70%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

196 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

196 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
70%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students68%
Female66%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asian78%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students69%
Female67%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asian72%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students83%
Female83%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students70%
Female73%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asian86%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities34%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students91%
Female95%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asian78%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities29%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students62%
Female65%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asian86%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students57%
Female54%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asian43%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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 87% 70%
Asian 9% 5%
Black 2% 8%
Hispanic 1% 14%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 8%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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75 Graniteville Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
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Phone: (978) 251-5133

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