Serving 229 students in grades 7, 7th Grade Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
7th Grade Academy's student population of 229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of 7th Grade Academy is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)2%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)3%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
89%
17%
White
4%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend 7th Grade Academy?
229 students attend 7th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of 7th Grade Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 7th Grade Academy?
7th Grade Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does 7th Grade Academy offer ?
7th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 7
What school district is 7th Grade Academy part of?
7th Grade Academy is part of Cahokia CUSD 187 School District.
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