James W Parker MS

652 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

James W. Parker Middle School, located at 11781 Edinboro Road in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the General McLane School District. The school provides a transitionary academic environment for students in grades 5 through 8, focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The facility is situated in a quiet, community-oriented setting that emphasizes a supportive atmosphere for early adolescents as they navigate their formative middle school years.

Academically, the school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies with various elective opportunities. Beyond the classroom, James W. Parker Middle School encourages student participation in a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music programs, and clubs, which aim to foster social development and personal interests. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to prepare its students for future success within the General McLane community and beyond.

652

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James W Parker MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	608
Hispanic	16
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
608 (93.3%)
Two or More
18 (2.8%)
Hispanic
16 (2.5%)
Black
6 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
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:	General McLane SD
Phone:	(814)273-1033
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 5 167

Grade 6 160

Grade 7 148

Grade 8 177