Parsons Junior High School

About Parsons Junior High School

Parsons Junior High School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Parsons. It is a diverse school, with students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. The school offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, including a strong focus on the arts and sciences. The school also offers a variety of sports activities and clubs, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and track and field.
Parsons Junior High School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for its students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment, and it works hard to ensure that all students are treated with respect. The school also provides a comprehensive student support system, including counselors and a mental health team.
Parsons Junior High School strives to prepare its students for the future. The school offers a variety of college and career preparation programs, including college and career counseling, and a variety of college and career fairs. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as clubs and sports teams, to help students develop their skills and explore their interests.
Parsons Junior High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and prepare for the future. With its strong focus on academics and extracurricular activities, students are sure to find the support and resources they need to succeed.

Address:	750 Hartnell Ave. Redding, CA 96002
Phone:	(530) 224-4190
Site:	parsons.eesd.net
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	549 students

Overview Parsons Junior High School

Parsons Junior High School serves 549 students in grades 6-8.
Parsons Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Parsons Junior High School

Parsons Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Parsons Junior High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.