Wirth School Of Choice serves 370 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 73% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
370 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)73%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
96%
17%
White
4%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Wirth School Of Choice?
370 students attend Wirth School Of Choice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Wirth School Of Choice students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wirth School Of Choice?
Wirth School Of Choice has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wirth School Of Choice offer ?
Wirth School Of Choice offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wirth School Of Choice part of?
Wirth School Of Choice is part of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187.
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