Parker Middle School vs. Highlander Way Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,011 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Parker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 789 students in grades 6-8, Highlander Way Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
1,011 students
789 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#998 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1280 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
49
-
Grade 1 Students
31
-
Grade 2 Students
40
-
Grade 3 Students
33
-
Grade 4 Students
28
-
Grade 5 Students
34
-
Grade 6 Students
274
261
Grade 7 Students
261
262
Grade 8 Students
261
266
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
91%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%