Very Good
#531 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 22% in state
Parker Elementary School
Elementary School · Middlesex Borough School District · Middlesex, NJ
A Middlesex Borough School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
SOUTH LINCOLN AVENUE, Middlesex, NJ 08846
- Math 40% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parker Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 36 points since 2021, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 30 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Parker Elementary 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 New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,063
Median home value
$414,600
Median rent
$1,493/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08846; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Faber Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Watchung Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–3 | 1.1 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Grandview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–3 | 1.2 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 404 | 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.
Middlesex Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parker Elementary School is listed in Middlesex Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parker Elementary School
Parker Elementary School is a public elementary school in Middlesex, NJ, part of Middlesex Borough School District, serving approximately 181 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parker Elementary School
What grades does Parker Elementary School serve?
Parker Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Parker Elementary School?
Parker Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parker Elementary School rank in NJ?
Parker Elementary School ranks #531 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Parker Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parker Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Parker Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parker Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Parker Elementary School a charter school?
No, Parker Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parker Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Parker Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parker Elementary School?
51.9% of students at Parker Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (732) 317-6000
- Area population (ZIP 08846)
- 14,518
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 08846; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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