Serving 155 students in grades 7-8, Parks Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥95%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
18%
Black
98%
36%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Parks Middle School?
155 students attend Parks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Parks Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parks Middle School?
Parks Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parks Middle School offer ?
Parks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Parks Middle School part of?
Parks Middle School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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