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Walter S Parker Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 593 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 12, 2010

The teachers are very helpful and encouraging. There is a great concern for the student to succeed.
—Submitted by 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.
English Language Arts

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

224 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

223 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
83%

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 73% in 2011.

187 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

186 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
72%
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 Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asian70%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students79%
Female80%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities40%
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 Students90%
Female96%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities38%
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 Students96%
Female99%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students76%
Female77%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asian70%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students51%
Female52%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asian70%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities12%
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 93% 70%
Asian 4% 5%
Black 1% 8%
Hispanic 1% 14%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 3%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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45 Temple St
Reading, MA 01867
Phone: (781) 944-1236

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