John F Parker Middle

www.tauntonschools.org

494 Students

Middle School 5th - 7th

School Overview

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.

494

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F Parker Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	80
Black	144
Asian	2
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	2

White
229 (46.4 %)
Black
144 (29.1 %)
Hispanic
80 (16.2 %)
Two or More
37 (7.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Taunton
Phone:	(508)821-1112
Website:	http://www.tauntonschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 7th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 159

Grade 6 160

Grade 7 175