James W Parker Middle School

Summary:

James W Parker Middle School is a public middle school located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 652 students. The school is part of the General McLane School District, which is ranked 87 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James W Parker Middle School consistently performs well on state assessments, ranking in the top 15% of Pennsylvania middle schools in recent years. In 2022-2023, the school had 51.7% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. In PSSA English Language Arts, the school had 71.4% proficiency, significantly higher than the state average of 53.8%. The school also maintains a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating excellent student retention and engagement. However, the student population is predominantly White, with 92.94% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools, such as Strong Vincent Middle School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School, which have more diverse student populations.

While James W Parker Middle School outperforms many of the nearby schools in academic metrics, it is important to note the differences in student demographics and socioeconomic factors. The school has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40.95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby Union City Middle School and Strong Vincent Middle School. This may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and resources available to students, with a relatively high per-student spending of $14,325 in the 2021-2022 school year.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 11781 Edinboro Rd
       Edinboro, PA  16412-1025


(814) 273-1033

District: General McLane School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
107th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,325 Help


Students who attend James W Parker Middle School usually attend:

High:    General McLane High School

Feeder schools for James W Parker Middle School:

Elementary:    Edinboro Elementary School
    McKean Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  652

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Two or more races:
4.0%
Hispanic:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Compare Details James W Parker Middle School ranks better than 88% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.86. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James W Parker Middle School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James W Parker Middle School is $14,325.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

James W Parker Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks James W Parker Middle School 107th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See James W Parker Middle School in the ranking list.)

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General McLane School District:

SchoolDigger ranks General McLane School District 87th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James W Parker Middle School

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Rank History for all students at James W Parker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.37 165th 643 74.3%
2004 81.82 102nd 663 84.6%
2005 82.98 101st 687 85.3%
2006 72.79 196th 736 73.4%
2007 74.24 166th 749 77.8%
2008 78.20 132nd 753 82.5%
2009 69.56 233rd 770 69.7%
2010 66.96 289th 805 64.1%
2011 66.38 320th 825 61.2%
2012 67.06 323rd 834 61.3%
2013 70.87 231st 758 69.5%
2014 71.25 212th 728 70.9%
2015 81.50 117th 835 86.0%
2016 75.79 188th 870 78.4%
2017 77.74 171st 877 80.5%
2018 79.62 146th 861 83.0%
2019 78.73 166th 891 81.4%
2021 82.84 98th 797 87.7%
2022 86.81 82nd 883 90.7%
2023 84.86 107th 893 88.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James W Parker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.39 89th 874 89.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at James W Parker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.87 111th 660 83.2%
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Rank History for White students at James W Parker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.00 115th 681 83.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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 James W 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 784 8 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1989 803 5 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 814
1990 817 8 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1991 883 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 893
1992 919 10 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 935
1993 953 9 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 966
1994 970 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 981
1995 964 6 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 973
1996 964 6 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 973
1997 932 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 941
1998 942 11 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 961
1999 875 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 884
2000 854 7 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 869
2001 839 13 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 860
2002 797 12 4 3 6 n/a n/a 0 822
2003 797 12 4 3 6 n/a n/a 0 822
2004 761 13 5 1 5 n/a n/a 0 785
2005 701 13 4 6 4 n/a n/a 0 728
2006 712 12 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 732
2007 697 13 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 716
2008 676 10 0 4 3 n/a n/a 8 701
2009 652 12 1 5 3 n/a n/a 14 687
2010 658 11 3 6 4 n/a n/a 20 702
2011 649 7 4 11 3 0 21 0 695
2012 664 3 7 15 3 0 21 0 713
2013 640 4 5 18 1 0 22 0 690
2014 635 4 7 15 0 0 26 0 687
2015 630 4 5 10 0 0 30 0 679
2016 613 5 6 8 0 0 30 0 662
2017 634 7 5 14 2 0 32 0 694
2018 629 4 6 16 1 0 32 0 688
2019 610 5 6 21 0 0 27 0 669
2020 607 2 4 24 0 0 23 0 660
2021 605 4 5 18 0 0 25 0 657
2022 623 3 2 12 1 0 34 0 675
2023 606 6 3 10 1 0 26 0 652

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 James W Parker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 795 46.0 17.2 n/a
1989 814 44.2 18.4 n/a
1990 831 46.1 18.0 0
1991 893 48.8 18.2 n/a
1992 935 48.8 19.1 n/a
1993 966 42.3 22.8 n/a
1994 981 43.8 22.4 n/a
1995 973 49.7 19.6 n/a
1996 973 49.7 19.6 n/a
1997 941 49.7 18.9 n/a
1998 961 50.4 19.1 n/a
1999 884 51.4 17.2 n/a
2000 869 50.7 17.1 15.2
2001 860 48.4 17.8 18.6
2002 822 48.5 16.9 21
2003 822 48.5 16.9 21
2004 785 47.5 16.5 21.9
2005 728 47.0 15.5 23.8
2006 732 46.0 15.9 25.1
2007 716 47.6 15.0 24.2
2008 701 47.5 14.8 23.7
2009 687 47.5 14.4 23.3
2010 702 48.4 14.4 26.8
2011 695 47.4 14.6 27.6
2012 713 46.3 15.3 27.3
2013 690 45.4 15.1 30.6
2014 687 44.5 15.4 31.1
2015 679 44.0 15.4 35.6
2016 662 44.0 15.0 35.2
2017 694 44.9 15.4 38.3
2018 688 44.9 15.3 38.1
2019 669 44.9 14.8 40.2
2020 660 44.6 14.7 39.2
2021 657 42.4 15.4 32.3
2022 675 44.6 15.1 35.3
2023 652 41.4 15.7 41

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 James W Parker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 795 46.0 17.2 n/a
1989 814 44.2 18.4 n/a
1990 831 46.1 18.0 0
1991 893 48.8 18.2 n/a
1992 935 48.8 19.1 n/a
1993 966 42.3 22.8 n/a
1994 981 43.8 22.4 n/a
1995 973 49.7 19.6 n/a
1996 973 49.7 19.6 n/a
1997 941 49.7 18.9 n/a
1998 961 50.4 19.1 n/a
1999 884 51.4 17.2 n/a
2000 869 50.7 17.1 15.2
2001 860 48.4 17.8 18.6
2002 822 48.5 16.9 21
2003 822 48.5 16.9 21
2004 785 47.5 16.5 21.9
2005 728 47.0 15.5 23.8
2006 732 46.0 15.9 25.1
2007 716 47.6 15.0 24.2
2008 701 47.5 14.8 23.7
2009 687 47.5 14.4 23.3
2010 702 48.4 14.4 26.8
2011 695 47.4 14.6 27.6
2012 713 46.3 15.3 27.3
2013 690 45.4 15.1 30.6
2014 687 44.5 15.4 31.1
2015 679 44.0 15.4 35.6
2016 662 44.0 15.0 35.2
2017 694 44.9 15.4 38.3
2018 688 44.9 15.3 38.1
2019 669 44.9 14.8 40.2
2020 660 44.6 14.7 39.2
2021 657 42.4 15.4 32.3
2022 675 44.6 15.1 35.3
2023 652 41.4 15.7 41

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 James W Parker Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $22 (0.2%) $12,642 (99.8%) $12,665
2020 $32 (0.2%) $13,059 (99.8%) $13,090
2021 $345 (2.5%) $13,203 (97.5%) $13,548
2022 $307 (2.1%) $14,018 (97.9%) $14,325

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James W 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 166th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 107th of 893 Middle schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (James W Parker Middle School)54.159.8
 5.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James W Parker Middle School)73.373.2
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (James W Parker Middle School)43.948.7
 4.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (James W Parker Middle School)69.175.9
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (James W Parker Middle School)58.354.2
 4.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (James W Parker Middle School)68.570.6
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (James W Parker Middle School)59.145.9
 13.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (James W Parker Middle School)7169
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (James W Parker Middle School)68.266.4
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (James W Parker Middle School)53.951.7
 2.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (James W Parker Middle School)7169
 2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (James W Parker Middle School)69.671.4
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students669652
 2.5%
African American56
 20%
American Indian01
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic2110
 52.4%
Pacific Islander00
White610606
 0.7%
Two or More Races2726
 3.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.2%41%
 0.7%


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Students at James W Parker Middle School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 652 students attended James W Parker Middle School.

Students who attend James W Parker Middle School usually go on to attend General McLane High School

James W Parker Middle School ranks 107th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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