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#1464 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 46% in state
Parcells Middle School
Middle School · Grosse Pointe Public Schools · Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
A Grosse Pointe Public Schools middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20600 MACK AVE, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
- Math 41% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 48% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parcells Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Parcells Middle School 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 Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grosse Pointe Woods), 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
$130,776
Median home value
$353,000
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
67.5%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48236; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Woods Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| South Lake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Chandler Park Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Harper Woods Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 746 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Grosse Pointe Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $19,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parcells Middle School is listed in Grosse Pointe Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parcells Middle School
Parcells Middle School is a public middle school in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, part of Grosse Pointe Public Schools, serving approximately 669 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,464 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parcells Middle School
What grades does Parcells Middle School serve?
Parcells Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Parcells Middle School?
Parcells Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parcells Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parcells Middle School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parcells Middle School rank in MI?
Parcells Middle School ranks #1,464 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Parcells Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parcells Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Parcells Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parcells Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Parcells Middle School a charter school?
No, Parcells Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parcells Middle School a Title I school?
No, Parcells Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parcells Middle School?
30.6% of students at Parcells Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 669
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (313) 432-4600
- Area population (ZIP 48236)
- 31,383
- Area average commute
- 25.9 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 48236; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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