Serving 181 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Parker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Parker Elementary School's student population of 181 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Students must be healthy to be educated and educated to be healthy.
School Rankings
Parker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
59%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
22%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker Elementary School's ranking?
Parker Elementary School is ranked #1111 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Parker Elementary School often compared to?
Parker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watchung Elementary School, Hazelwood Elementary School, A Chester Redshaw School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Parker Elementary School?
181 students attend Parker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Parker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker Elementary School?
Parker Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Parker Elementary School offer ?
Parker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker Elementary School part of?
Parker Elementary School is part of Middlesex Borough School District.
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