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J W Parker Middle
Middle School · Nash County Public Schools · Rocky Mount, NC
A Nash County Public Schools middle school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 East Virginia Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
- Math 4% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J W Parker Middle score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J W 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,793/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rocky Mount), 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
$41,696
Median home value
$108,600
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| G R Edwards MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (neda)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.0 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mount AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 426 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nash County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #26 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
J W Parker Middle is listed in Nash County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J W Parker Middle
J W Parker Middle is a public middle school in Rocky Mount, NC, part of Nash County Public Schools, serving approximately 244 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,643 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J W Parker Middle
What grades does J W Parker Middle serve?
J W Parker Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend J W Parker Middle?
J W Parker Middle has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Parker Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Parker Middle is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J W Parker Middle rank in NC?
J W Parker Middle ranks #2,643 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is J W Parker Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
J W Parker Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 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 J W Parker Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J W Parker Middle has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is J W Parker Middle a charter school?
No, J W Parker Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J W Parker Middle a Title I school?
No, J W Parker Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J W Parker Middle?
98.8% of students at J W Parker Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Edgecombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.1%
- Phone
- (252) 937-9060
- Area population (ZIP 27801)
- 19,489
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 27801; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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