JOHN F PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

John F Parker Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Taunton school district, located in Taunton, MA with about 497 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 7th Grade. With about 33 teachers, John F Parker Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John F. Parker Middle School is a public middle school located in Taunton, Massachusetts, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Taunton Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an academic environment that supports the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its student body. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to engage in extracurricular activities that help build community and character during the formative middle school years.

The school is situated on Williams Street and operates under the broader mission of the Taunton school district, which focuses on providing inclusive and equitable learning opportunities for all students. By maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching practices and student engagement, John F. Parker Middle School strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding the school’s calendar, policies, or academic programs, the district’s official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing updates and school news.

For more information, contact John F Parker Middle at (508) 821-1112 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

60 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
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JOHN F PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Taunton, MA with about 497 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Taunton
Total Students:
497
Teachers:
33.48
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 497 students

White
52.1%
Black or African American
24.7%
Hispanic/Latino
15.1%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.