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Parker High School - 01

High School · Parker School District 60-4 · Parker, SD

A Parker School District 60-4 high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 517, Parker, SD 57053

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$10,578
Chronic Absenteeism34.7%

Students at Parker High School - 01 score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

13.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Parker High School - 01 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,708

Median home value

$255,400

Median rent

$929/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Parker School District 60-4

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$10,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Parker High School - 01 is listed in Parker School District 60-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Parker High School - 01

Parker High School - 01 is a public high school in Parker, SD, part of Parker School District 60-4, serving approximately 147 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Parker High School - 01

What grades does Parker High School - 01 serve?

Parker High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Parker High School - 01?

Parker High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker High School - 01?

The student-teacher ratio at Parker High School - 01 is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Parker High School - 01 rank in SD?

Parker High School - 01 ranks #309 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Parker High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?

Parker High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Parker High School - 01?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Parker High School - 01 has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Parker High School - 01 a charter school?

No, Parker High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Parker High School - 01 a Title I school?

No, Parker High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parker High School - 01?

13.6% of students at Parker High School - 01 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
147
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Turner County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 57053)
2,132
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
37.2
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 57053; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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