PARKER INTERMEDIATE CTR

PARKER INTERMEDIATE CTR is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MCALESTER school district, located in McAlester, OK with about 449 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, PARKER INTERMEDIATE CTR has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Parker Intermediate Center, located at 1310 North 6th Street in McAlester, Oklahoma, serves as a vital component of the McAlester Public Schools district. As an intermediate-level institution, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and middle school education, typically catering to students in the upper elementary and early middle grades. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into more advanced levels of their education.

Part of the broader McAlester school community, Parker Intermediate Center works to uphold the district's mission of providing quality educational opportunities for all students. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, the school encourages student engagement and community involvement. Families and stakeholders can find further details regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official McAlester Public Schools website at http://www.mcalester.k12.ok.us.

For more information, contact PARKER INTERMEDIATE CTR at (918) 423-4647 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1310 North 6th Street
McAlester, OK 74501-4501
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PARKER INTERMEDIATE CTR is a public Title I school in McAlester, OK with about 449 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Oklahoma

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MCALESTER
Total Students:
449
Teachers:
25.28
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th 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 449 students

White
46.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
17.6%
Two or more races
16.5%
Hispanic/Latino
16.0%
Black or African American
2.4%
Asian
1.1%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.