Serving 213 students in grades 4-6, Oliver Parks 6th Grade 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 ≤1% (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 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oliver Parks 6th Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Oliver Parks 6th Grade School's student population of 213 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oliver Parks 6th Grade School is 0.17, 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)≤1%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)3%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
91%
17%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
24%
27%
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?
≤1% 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 Oliver Parks 6th Grade School?
213 students attend Oliver Parks 6th Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Oliver Parks 6th Grade School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Parks 6th Grade School?
Oliver Parks 6th Grade School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oliver Parks 6th Grade School offer ?
Oliver Parks 6th Grade School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Oliver Parks 6th Grade School part of?
Oliver Parks 6th Grade School is part of Cahokia CUSD 187 School District.
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