For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 509 students in Parker, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Parker, AZ are Wallace Jr High School and Le Pera Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parker, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Parker have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Parker, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallace Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 W 18th St # 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Le Pera Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Tahbo Rd
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Grades: K-8
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Parker, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Parker, AZ include Wallace Jr High School and Le Pera Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Parker?
2 public middle schools are located in Parker.
What is the racial composition of students in Parker?
Parker public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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