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J W Parker Middle

1500 East Virginia Street, Rocky Mount, NC, 27801

Ranked 421 of 437 in north carolina

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J W Parker Middle

1500 East Virginia Street, Rocky Mount, NC, 27801

About J W Parker Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%
Reading 14%
State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 14% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
8
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
244
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.82%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 6.15%
Black 90.57%
Two+ Races 2.46%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.82%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
6.15%
Black
90.57%
Two+ Races
2.46%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 244
50.82%
124 Female
49.18%
120 Male

Student Population

244 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

244 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

J W Parker Middle Contact Information

Address

1500 East Virginia Street, Rocky Mount, NC, 27801

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Phone

(252) 937-9060

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TOP 421 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at J W Parker Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

J.W. Parker Middle School recently promoted student involvement in its robotics program, where teams work together on coding projects and engineering-focused challenges. The school’s band and athletic programs also earned accolades, indicating a dedication to the well-rounded development of its students. The school also continues to focus on career-awareness activities and peer mentoring to support students’ transition to high school.

FAQ

Q1. What is different about J.W. Parker Middle from many schools around us?

Ans. J. W. Parker Middle has active classes with collaborative projects, classroom workshops, and skill-building activities across subjects.

Q2. What is the process for writing assignments at J.W. Parker Middle?

Ans. J. W. Parker Middle School writing lessons may include journals, editing practice, and responses to literature topics.

Q3. Where can J. W. Parker Middle students get additional help?

Ans. At J. W. Parker Middle, students have teacher-led support periods to review and complete any classwork they did not finish.

Q4. What programs are unique to J. W. Parker Middle?

Ans. After regular classes, robotics teams at J W Parker Middle work on coding projects and engineering-based collaborative challenges.

Q5. How do families acquire news of updates at J.W. Parker Middle?

Ans. J. W. Parker Middle's communication systems typically send out reminders of conferences and assignment updates to families.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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