Parker Jr. High - 03

www.parker.k12.sd.us

72 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Parker Junior High, located at 335 W 1st St in Parker, South Dakota, serves as a key educational component of the Parker School District. As a smaller-scale junior high institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of students in early adolescence. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development during these formative middle-school years.

The school operates under the broader Parker School District umbrella, which prioritizes community-oriented education and small-class advantages. By maintaining a focus on core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, Parker Junior High strives to prepare its students for the rigorous expectations of high school while encouraging them to engage with their local community. Residents and parents can find detailed information regarding school policies, district calendars, and academic resources on the official district website at http://www.parker.k12.sd.us.

Total Students

5.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parker Jr. High - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	2
Two or More	3

White
67 (93.1 %)
Two or More
3 (4.2 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.8 %)

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:	Parker School District 60-4
Phone:	(605)297-3456
Website:	http://www.parker.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	72
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 7 35

Grade 8 37