Excellent
#315 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 18% in state
Walter S Parker Middle
Middle School · Reading · Reading, MA
A Reading middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
45 Temple Street, Reading, MA 01867
- Math 59% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walter S Parker Middle score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Walter S 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. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average572/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reading), 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
$163,407
Median home value
$741,100
Median rent
$1,722/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01867; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur W Coolidge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| John F Kennedy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Galvin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 5–8 | 2.8 mi | 1,052 | Compare → |
| Stoneham Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–8 | 2.8 mi | 700 | 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.
Reading
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $20,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walter S Parker Middle is listed in Reading; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walter S Parker Middle
Walter S Parker Middle is a public middle school in Reading, MA, part of Reading, serving approximately 451 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walter S Parker Middle
What grades does Walter S Parker Middle serve?
Walter S Parker Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Walter S Parker Middle?
Walter S Parker Middle has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter S Parker Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter S Parker Middle is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walter S Parker Middle rank in MA?
Walter S Parker Middle ranks #315 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Walter S Parker Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Walter S Parker Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Walter S Parker Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walter S Parker Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walter S Parker Middle a charter school?
No, Walter S Parker Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walter S Parker Middle a Title I school?
No, Walter S Parker Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (781) 944-1236
- Area population (ZIP 01867)
- 25,474
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 01867; 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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