Serving 623 students in grades 6-8, Wirth/parks Middle School 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 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wirth/parks Middle School's student population of 623 students has grown by 172% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wirth/parks Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. 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)
5%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
90%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
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 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wirth/parks Middle School?
623 students attend Wirth/parks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Wirth/parks Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Wirth/parks Middle School offer ?
Wirth/parks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wirth/parks Middle School part of?
Wirth/parks Middle School is part of Cahokia CUSD 187 School District.
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