Parker Intermediate Center

1310 North 6th Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 447 students in grades 5-6, Parker Intermediate Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 20% in OK
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parker Intermediate Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

Parker Intermediate Center's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
447 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Parker Intermediate Center ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker Intermediate Center is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#214 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
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51%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parker Intermediate Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parker Intermediate Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Parker Intermediate Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
16%
11%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
20%
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Black
3%
8%
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White
45%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
22%
14%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parker Intermediate Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parker Intermediate Center's ranking?
Parker Intermediate Center is ranked #214 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Parker Intermediate Center?
447 students attend Parker Intermediate Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Parker Intermediate Center students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker Intermediate Center?
Parker Intermediate Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Parker Intermediate Center offer ?
Parker Intermediate Center offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Parker Intermediate Center part of?
Parker Intermediate Center is part of Mcalester School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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