Walter S Parker Middle

reading.k12.ma.us

467 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Walter S. Parker Middle School, located at 45 Temple Street in Reading, Massachusetts, serves as a core academic institution within the Reading Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to become responsible, curious, and engaged members of their community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Parker Middle School places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive culture that values inclusivity and student growth. The school provides various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to help students explore their interests and build strong interpersonal skills. Through its commitment to excellence and its connection to the broader Reading educational system, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

467

Total Students

49.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter S Parker Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	25
Black	24
Asian	28
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
375 (80.3%)
Asian
28 (6.0%)
Hispanic
25 (5.4%)
Black
24 (5.1%)
Two or More
14 (3.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Reading
Phone:	(781)944-1236
Website:	http://reading.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 173

Grade 7 165

Grade 8 129