Very Good
#1053 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 37% in state
James W Parker MS
Middle School · General Mclane Sd · Edinboro, PA
A General Mclane Sd middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11781 Edinboro Rd, Edinboro, PA 16412
- Math 58% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James W Parker MS score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where James W Parker MS 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated890/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edinboro), 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
$67,659
Median home value
$221,900
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16412; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
General Mclane Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
James W Parker MS is listed in General McLane SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James W Parker MS
James W Parker MS is a public middle school in Edinboro, PA, part of General Mclane Sd, serving approximately 639 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,053 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James W Parker MS
What grades does James W Parker MS serve?
James W Parker MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend James W Parker MS?
James W Parker MS has an enrollment of approximately 639 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James W Parker MS?
The student-teacher ratio at James W Parker MS is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James W Parker MS rank in PA?
James W Parker MS ranks #1,053 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is James W Parker MS's MySchoolScout rating?
James W Parker MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 James W Parker MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James W Parker MS has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is James W Parker MS a charter school?
No, James W Parker MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James W Parker MS a Title I school?
No, James W Parker MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James W Parker MS?
40.2% of students at James W Parker MS 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
- 639
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (814) 273-1033
- Area population (ZIP 16412)
- 9,726
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 16412; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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