Parker Middle School

Summary:

Parker Middle School is a public middle school located in Howell, Michigan, serving 741 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Howell Public Schools district, which is ranked 206 out of 610 districts in the state.

Parker Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.82%) compared to the state average, with lower percentages of other racial groups. Academically, the school's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, but it stands out with notably higher proficiency rates in 8th grade PSAT English Language Arts (75.5%) and Mathematics (43.5%). However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.8% in 2017-2018 to 24.6% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek and Scranton Middle School, Parker Middle School generally performs on par or slightly below these higher-performing schools. However, it outperforms Webberville Middle School, which is in a lower-performing district. The school's spending per student has increased from $10,810 in 2019-2020 to $13,699 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average for middle schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 400 Wright Rd
       Howell, MI  48843-6840


(517) 552-4600

District: Howell Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
238th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,699 Help


Students who attend Parker Middle School usually attend:

High:    Howell High School

Feeder schools for Parker Middle School:

Elementary:    Southwest Elementary School
    Three Fires Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  741

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.8%
Hispanic:
4.7%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Parker Middle School ranks better than 73.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.96. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parker Middle School is 17.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parker Middle School is $13,699.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parker Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Parker Middle School 238th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Parker Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Howell Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howell Public Schools 206th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parker Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Parker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.61 114th 806 85.9%
2007 79.32 133rd 823 83.8%
2008 76.88 167th 839 80.1%
2009 77.12 158th 847 81.3%
2010 75.01 191st 851 77.6%
2011 75.59 175th 858 79.6%
2012 82.09 124th 900 86.2%
2013 82.49 113th 919 87.7%
2014 79.30 146th 921 84.1%
2015 73.98 184th 919 80.0%
2016 75.28 172nd 894 80.8%
2017 61.42 260th 821 68.3%
2018 60.62 338th 838 59.7%
2019 67.82 210th 792 73.5%
2021 66.39 173rd 675 74.4%
2022 66.03 211th 776 72.8%
2023 62.82 268th 883 69.6%
2024 65.96 238th 897 73.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Parker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.81 207th 377 45.1%
2022 58.82 26th 70 62.9%
2023 44.67 104th 199 47.7%
2024 42.04 99th 201 50.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.93 349th 815 57.2%
2019 69.28 136th 672 79.8%
2021 71.06 86th 523 83.6%
2022 61.58 198th 691 71.3%
2023 53.16 331st 825 59.9%
2024 51.44 346th 836 58.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Parker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.18 311th 794 60.8%
2019 65.65 189th 658 71.3%
2021 56.77 166th 521 68.1%
2022 61.75 190th 657 71.1%
2023 56.01 273rd 770 64.5%
2024 62.04 212th 771 72.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Parker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.14 302nd 797 62.1%
2019 61.19 208th 639 67.4%
2021 64.67 145th 540 73.1%
2022 61.44 200th 658 69.6%
2023 60.32 241st 776 68.9%
2024 61.55 244th 786 69.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Parker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.82 84th 266 68.4%
2023 67.86 67th 246 72.8%
2024 44.11 140th 257 45.5%
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Rank History for White students at Parker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.63 370th 678 45.4%
2019 57.64 228th 624 63.5%
2021 60.12 190th 577 67.1%
2022 55.56 235th 638 63.2%
2023 50.48 296th 688 57.0%
2024 56.47 247th 701 64.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Parker Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 680 0 2 6 17 n/a n/a 0 705
1989 695 1 2 7 16 n/a n/a 0 721
1990 718 0 1 5 20 n/a n/a 0 744
1991 768 0 1 2 16 n/a n/a 0 787
1992 765 0 2 5 5 n/a n/a 0 777
1993 573 0 2 3 7 n/a n/a 0 585
1994 594 0 3 3 9 n/a n/a 0 609
1995 661 2 4 3 10 n/a n/a 0 680
1996 661 2 4 3 10 n/a n/a 0 680
1997 776 2 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 788
1998 800 2 3 6 8 n/a n/a 0 819
1999 759 2 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 776
2000 791 3 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 803
2001 881 4 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 896
2002 984 4 5 8 7 n/a n/a 0 1008
2003 984 4 5 8 7 n/a n/a 0 1008
2004 963 6 8 11 8 n/a n/a 0 996
2005 972 5 8 13 10 n/a n/a 0 1008
2006 900 6 9 11 5 n/a n/a 0 931
2007 896 5 13 19 15 n/a n/a 0 948
2008 944 3 14 17 13 n/a n/a 0 991
2009 903 5 14 17 15 n/a n/a 0 954
2010 899 12 9 14 8 n/a n/a 0 942
2011 829 6 11 10 8 2 2 0 868
2012 861 3 11 14 9 3 1 0 902
2013 800 1 13 12 7 4 3 0 840
2014 836 3 9 20 6 3 5 0 882
2015 825 5 12 25 6 1 12 0 886
2016 824 10 9 18 4 1 12 0 878
2017 821 5 7 22 3 1 15 0 874
2018 772 5 8 23 1 2 13 0 824
2019 739 4 9 33 2 1 12 0 800
2020 677 3 9 31 3 1 17 0 741
2021 659 3 8 34 2 1 16 0 723
2022 649 2 9 28 1 0 20 0 709
2023 673 5 9 35 0 0 19 0 741

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 705 n/a n/a n/a
1989 721 n/a n/a 4.4
1990 744 43.0 17.3 3.9
1991 787 n/a n/a n/a
1992 777 n/a n/a n/a
1993 585 n/a 0.0 4.1
1994 609 32.3 18.9 4.4
1995 680 33.4 20.4 6.9
1996 680 33.4 20.4 6.9
1997 788 36.0 21.9 7.5
1998 819 41.0 20.0 6.8
1999 776 40.0 19.4 4.8
2000 803 40.8 19.7 8
2001 896 43.5 20.6 9.7
2002 1008 59.0 17.1 9.6
2003 1008 59.0 17.1 9.6
2004 996 58.0 17.2 9.1
2005 1008 51.9 19.4 11
2006 931 57.7 16.1 11.9
2007 948 55.5 17.1 13.5
2008 991 49.5 20.0 16.4
2009 954 52.0 18.3 19.4
2010 942 48.9 19.2 20.3
2011 868 45.1 19.2 21.9
2012 902 42.5 21.1 25.8
2013 840 42.5 19.7 23.6
2014 882 43.5 20.2 27.7
2015 886 49.0 18.0 32.5
2016 878 48.0 18.2 31.5
2017 874 45.9 19.0 23.1
2018 824 46.9 17.5 29.6
2019 800 45.3 17.6 28.5
2020 741 44.2 16.7 27
2021 723 42.1 17.1 25.6
2022 709 40.1 17.6 28.3
2023 741 42.3 17.4 33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Parker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 705 n/a n/a n/a
1989 721 n/a n/a 4.4
1990 744 43.0 17.3 3.9
1991 787 n/a n/a n/a
1992 777 n/a n/a n/a
1993 585 n/a 0.0 4.1
1994 609 32.3 18.9 4.4
1995 680 33.4 20.4 6.9
1996 680 33.4 20.4 6.9
1997 788 36.0 21.9 7.5
1998 819 41.0 20.0 6.8
1999 776 40.0 19.4 4.8
2000 803 40.8 19.7 8
2001 896 43.5 20.6 9.7
2002 1008 59.0 17.1 9.6
2003 1008 59.0 17.1 9.6
2004 996 58.0 17.2 9.1
2005 1008 51.9 19.4 11
2006 931 57.7 16.1 11.9
2007 948 55.5 17.1 13.5
2008 991 49.5 20.0 16.4
2009 954 52.0 18.3 19.4
2010 942 48.9 19.2 20.3
2011 868 45.1 19.2 21.9
2012 902 42.5 21.1 25.8
2013 840 42.5 19.7 23.6
2014 882 43.5 20.2 27.7
2015 886 49.0 18.0 32.5
2016 878 48.0 18.2 31.5
2017 874 45.9 19.0 23.1
2018 824 46.9 17.5 29.6
2019 800 45.3 17.6 28.5
2020 741 44.2 16.7 27
2021 723 42.1 17.1 25.6
2022 709 40.1 17.6 28.3
2023 741 42.3 17.4 33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Parker Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $309 (3.2%) $9,380 (96.8%) $9,689
2020 $319 (3.0%) $10,490 (97.0%) $10,810
2021 $582 (5.2%) $10,697 (94.8%) $11,279
2022 $532 (4.2%) $11,999 (95.8%) $12,531
2023 $814 (5.9%) $12,885 (94.1%) $13,699

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parker Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 268th of 883 Middle schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Parker Middle School)46.232.9
 13.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Howell Public Schools)44.533
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Parker Middle School)40.230.6
 9.6%
   6th Grade Math (Howell Public Schools)38.427.5
 10.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Parker Middle School)51.646.7
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Howell Public Schools)4741.5
 5.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Parker Middle School)40.438.8
 1.6%
   7th Grade Math (Howell Public Schools)39.635.7
 3.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Parker Middle School)34.825.8
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Howell Public Schools)35.827
 8.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Parker Middle School)71.670.9
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Howell Public Schools)69.470
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Parker Middle School)48.936.8
 12.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Howell Public Schools)48.138.9
 9.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students800741
 7.4%
African American45
 25%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian99
Hispanic3335
 6.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White739673
 8.9%
Two or More Races1219
 58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.5%33.6%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Parker Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 741 students attended Parker Middle School.

Students who attend Parker Middle School usually go on to attend Howell High School

Students at Parker Middle School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Parker Middle School ranks 238th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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