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Walter S Parker Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
45 Temple Street, Reading, MA 01867 · (781) 944-1236 · Part of Reading School District
Students
467
Students per teacher
9:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Walter S Parker Middle
- Math proficiency 5 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts above the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency42%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts59%
State average 49.3%
Location
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45 Temple Street, Reading
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6173
Grade 7165
Grade 8129
Enrollment over time
495’20
485’21
464’22
451’23
467’24
Down 5.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 80%Asian 6%Hispanic 5%Black 5%Two or more races 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.