Parker Middle School vs. Highlander Way Middle School
Should you attend Parker Middle School or Highlander Way Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 751 students in grades 6-8, Parker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 776 students in grades 6-8, Highlander Way Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
751 students
776 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1077 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1207 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
252
260
Grade 7 Students
249
258
Grade 8 Students
250
258
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
88%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
