Parker Elementary-middle School serves 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
598 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)6%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)24%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Parker Elementary-middle School?
598 students attend Parker Elementary-middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Parker Elementary-middle School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker Elementary-middle School?
Parker Elementary-middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parker Elementary-middle School offer ?
Parker Elementary-middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Parker Elementary-middle School part of?
Parker Elementary-middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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