7th Grade Academy

1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
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Bottom 50%
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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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%
  • : 2% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : 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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
(18-19)
2%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of 7th Grade Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
3%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of 7th Grade Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
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27%
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Black
89%
17%
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White
4%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
This chart display the diversity score of 7th Grade Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in 7th Grade Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7
  • Enrollment: 229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 2% (Top 1%)
  • : 3% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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