J W Parker Middle

Summary:

J W Parker Middle is a public middle school located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 255 and is part of the Nash County Public Schools district.

J W Parker Middle faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 90.98% African American and over 90% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of North Carolina middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science that are significantly lower than the state and district averages. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school has shown no improvement in its academic performance over the past decade, suggesting that factors beyond just staffing resources may be contributing to the persistent low performance.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Nash Central Middle, Red Oak Middle, and G.R. Edwards Middle have more diverse student populations and generally higher academic performance, highlighting the unique challenges faced by J W Parker Middle and the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the persistent educational inequities within the school.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1500 East Virginia Street
       Rocky Mount, NC  27801-3564


(252) 937-9060

District: Nash County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
680th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,656 Help


Students who attend J W Parker Middle usually attend:

High:    Rocky Mount High

Feeder schools for J W Parker Middle:

Elementary:    Baskerville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  255

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.0%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details J W Parker Middle ranks worse than 85.8% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Nash County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details J W Parker Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Nash County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (91%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J W Parker Middle is 15.9, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Nash County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J W Parker Middle is $14,656, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Nash County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J W Parker Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks J W Parker Middle 680th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See J W Parker Middle in the ranking list.)

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Nash County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nash County Public Schools 177th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J W Parker Middle

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Rank History for all students at J W Parker Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.71 443rd 598 25.9%
2007 39.59 431st 606 28.9%
2008 34.34 446th 620 28.1%
2009 30.84 501st 630 20.5%
2010 28.11 518th 640 19.1%
2011 31.84 495th 648 23.6%
2012 33.20 501st 662 24.3%
2013 18.37 567th 673 15.8%
2014 2.08 622nd 627 0.8%
2015 11.07 636th 705 9.8%
2016 6.10 655th 692 5.3%
2017 4.25 667th 694 3.9%
2018 6.53 656th 691 5.1%
2019 5.29 707th 737 4.1%
2021 4.19 732nd 741 1.2%
2022 4.18 762nd 786 3.1%
2023 13.54 703rd 784 10.3%
2024 17.79 680th 793 14.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J W Parker Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.11 558th 604 7.6%
2019 10.79 608th 639 4.9%
2021 6.51 629th 633 0.6%
2022 7.68 670th 689 2.8%
2023 19.79 639th 735 13.1%
2024 22.92 629th 743 15.3%
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Rank History for Female students at J W Parker Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.47 629th 656 4.1%
2019 4.94 666th 684 2.6%
2021 5.51 695th 706 1.6%
2022 5.27 716th 733 2.3%
2023 17.76 636th 731 13.0%
2024 22.54 600th 738 18.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at J W Parker Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.30 494th 504 2.0%
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Rank History for Male students at J W Parker Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.40 645th 665 3.0%
2019 6.07 667th 697 4.3%
2021 3.81 709th 711 0.3%
2022 3.19 739th 748 1.2%
2023 9.62 697th 747 6.7%
2024 13.20 685th 751 8.8%
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Rank History for African American students at J W Parker Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.44 439th 494 11.1%
2019 19.54 474th 519 8.7%
2021 13.46 518th 533 2.8%
2022 12.82 526th 550 4.4%
2023 28.61 437th 559 21.8%
2024 35.80 361st 560 35.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for J W Parker Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 339 628 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 986
1994 304 666 10 5 2 n/a n/a 0 987
1995 309 622 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 946
1996 309 622 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 946
1997 325 601 8 5 2 n/a n/a 0 941
1998 279 675 10 5 5 n/a n/a 0 974
1999 233 671 12 5 4 n/a n/a 0 925
2000 231 700 13 2 3 n/a n/a 0 949
2001 222 699 11 10 4 n/a n/a 0 946
2002 100 372 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 100 372 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 99 396 24 9 2 n/a n/a 0 530
2005 88 438 23 6 3 n/a n/a 0 558
2006 71 443 22 5 2 n/a n/a 0 543
2007 66 446 17 9 3 n/a n/a 9 550
2008 69 435 16 8 1 n/a n/a 12 541
2009 60 430 15 7 4 n/a n/a 0 516
2010 52 393 15 9 3 n/a n/a 0 472
2011 51 350 4 14 4 0 31 0 454
2012 49 328 8 12 1 0 24 0 422
2013 51 326 8 18 1 0 11 0 415
2014 5 302 1 5 0 0 3 0 316
2015 3 273 0 5 0 0 3 0 284
2016 3 254 0 5 0 0 0 0 262
2017 7 246 0 4 0 0 1 0 258
2018 4 265 0 7 0 0 1 0 277
2019 4 252 0 6 0 0 5 0 267
2020 5 254 0 8 0 0 2 0 269
2021 3 286 0 12 0 0 1 0 302
2022 1 277 0 12 0 0 2 0 292
2023 2 232 0 15 0 0 6 0 255

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 J W Parker Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 986 59.0 16.7 53.1
1994 987 58.0 17.0 48.4
1995 946 54.0 17.5 54.1
1996 946 54.0 17.5 54.1
1997 941 57.0 16.5 47.9
1998 974 62.0 15.7 44.4
1999 925 62.0 14.9 60.2
2000 949 62.0 15.3 60.4
2001 946 62.0 15.3 62.8
2002 491 62.0 7.9 0
2003 491 62.0 7.9 0
2004 530 41.0 12.9 62.1
2005 558 43.0 13.0 68.5
2006 543 43.0 12.6 72.7
2007 550 37.0 14.9 71
2008 541 37.0 14.6 70.3
2009 516 35.9 14.4 n/a
2010 472 31.8 14.8 75.8
2011 454 34.0 13.3 80
2012 422 34.0 12.4 80.1
2013 415 27.3 15.2 81.2
2014 316 18.0 17.5 93
2015 284 18.0 15.7 98.9
2016 262 16.0 16.3 93.1
2017 258 17.8 14.4 98.8
2018 277 18.5 14.9 97.5
2019 267 16.7 15.9 97.8
2020 269 19.9 13.4 98.9
2021 302 17.5 17.2 99
2022 292 18.0 16.2 81.8
2023 255 16.0 15.9 92.2

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 J W Parker Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 986 59.0 16.7 53.1
1994 987 58.0 17.0 48.4
1995 946 54.0 17.5 54.1
1996 946 54.0 17.5 54.1
1997 941 57.0 16.5 47.9
1998 974 62.0 15.7 44.4
1999 925 62.0 14.9 60.2
2000 949 62.0 15.3 60.4
2001 946 62.0 15.3 62.8
2002 491 62.0 7.9 0
2003 491 62.0 7.9 0
2004 530 41.0 12.9 62.1
2005 558 43.0 13.0 68.5
2006 543 43.0 12.6 72.7
2007 550 37.0 14.9 71
2008 541 37.0 14.6 70.3
2009 516 35.9 14.4 n/a
2010 472 31.8 14.8 75.8
2011 454 34.0 13.3 80
2012 422 34.0 12.4 80.1
2013 415 27.3 15.2 81.2
2014 316 18.0 17.5 93
2015 284 18.0 15.7 98.9
2016 262 16.0 16.3 93.1
2017 258 17.8 14.4 98.8
2018 277 18.5 14.9 97.5
2019 267 16.7 15.9 97.8
2020 269 19.9 13.4 98.9
2021 302 17.5 17.2 99
2022 292 18.0 16.2 81.8
2023 255 16.0 15.9 92.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for J W Parker Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,468 (30.5%) $10,188 (69.5%) $14,656

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J W Parker Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 707th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 703rd of 784 Middle schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (J W Parker Middle)13.416.3
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nash County Public Schools)36.837
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (J W Parker Middle)36.623.3
 13.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Nash County Public Schools)46.634.3
 12.3%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (J W Parker Middle)17.916.9
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nash County Public Schools)35.828.3
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (J W Parker Middle)35.919.5
 16.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Nash County Public Schools)46.334.5
 11.8%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (J W Parker Middle)5.217.9
 12.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nash County Public Schools)38.329
 9.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (J W Parker Middle)2541.1
 16.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Nash County Public Schools)46.939.2
 7.7%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (J W Parker Middle)5055.8
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Nash County Public Schools)74.862.8
 12%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students267255
 4.5%
African American252232
 7.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic615
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White42
 50%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.8%92.2%
 5.6%


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Students at J W Parker Middle are 91% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 255 students attended J W Parker Middle.

Students who attend J W Parker Middle usually go on to attend Rocky Mount High

J W Parker Middle ranks in the bottom 14.2% of North Carolina middle schools.


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