Walter S Parker Middle School
Reading, MA 01867
Phone: (781) 944-1236
Fax: (781) 942-9008
District: Reading School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-8 • 564 students
Reading's Walter S Parker Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the Reading School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Walter S Parker Middle School is a public school in the Reading School District located in Reading, MA. The principal of Walter S Parker Middle School is Douglas Lyons. As of 2014, the students are 91.5% White, non-Hispanic; 4.8% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1.6% Black, non-Hispanic; 1.1% Hispanic; and 1.1% Multiracial. 7.5% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 91.5% | 90.1% | 64.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.8% | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.3% | 8.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.6% | 17% |
| Multiracial | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 7.5% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 0.6% | — |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Hanscom AFB | 9.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Boston | 11.1 mi. |
| Natick Soldier Systems Command | 20.4 mi. |
| Fort Devens | 25.6 mi. |
| Londonderry Armed Forces Reserve Center | 31 mi. |
| New Boston Air Force Station | 39.1 mi. |
| Pease Air Base | 41.2 mi. |
| Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Kittery Maine) | 43.1 mi. |
