Serving 192 students in grades 6-8, 8th 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 2%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
8th Grade Academy's student population of 192 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of 8th Grade Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. 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%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
93%
17%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
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 8th Grade Academy?
192 students attend 8th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of 8th Grade Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 8th Grade Academy?
8th Grade Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does 8th Grade Academy offer ?
8th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is 8th Grade Academy part of?
8th Grade Academy is part of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187.
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