Below Average
#1374 of 1,793 schools in MA
John F Parker Middle
Middle School · Taunton · Taunton, MA
A Taunton middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
60 Williams Street, Taunton, MA 02780
- Math 24% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John F Parker Middle score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 88 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where John F Parker Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,282/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Taunton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,054
Median home value
$377,800
Median rent
$1,257/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02780; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph H MartinEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–7 | 2.4 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| Raynham Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 5–8 | 3.5 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Friedman MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–7 | 3.7 mi | 692 | Compare → |
| Berkley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–8 | 3.8 mi | 365 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Taunton
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F Parker Middle is listed in Taunton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F Parker Middle
John F Parker Middle is a public middle school in Taunton, MA, part of Taunton, serving approximately 510 students in grades 5th-7th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,374 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F Parker Middle
What grades does John F Parker Middle serve?
John F Parker Middle serves students in grades 5th through 7th.
How many students attend John F Parker Middle?
John F Parker Middle has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Parker Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Parker Middle is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John F Parker Middle rank in MA?
John F Parker Middle ranks #1,374 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John F Parker Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
John F Parker Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John F Parker Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F Parker Middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John F Parker Middle a charter school?
No, John F Parker Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F Parker Middle a Title I school?
No, John F Parker Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (508) 821-1112
- Area population (ZIP 02780)
- 52,530
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02780; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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