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Parker Junior High School vs. Arbor Park Middle School

Should you attend Parker Junior High School or Arbor Park Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Parker Junior High School
2810 School St
Flossmoor, IL 60422
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Arbor Park Middle School
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Arbor Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 806 students in grades 6-8, Parker Junior High 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 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 471 students in grades 5-8, Arbor Park 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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
806 students
471 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parker Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arbor Park Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parker Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arbor Park Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parker Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arbor Park Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parker Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Flossmoor School District 161 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arbor Park Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arbor Park School District 145 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1963 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1934 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parker Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arbor Park Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
18%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parker Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Flossmoor School District 161 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arbor Park Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arbor Park School District 145 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parker Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Flossmoor School District 161 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arbor Park Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arbor Park School District 145 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Parker Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Arbor Park Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
108
Grade 6 Students
266
125
Grade 7 Students
267
133
Grade 8 Students
273
105

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Flossmoor School District 161 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arbor Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arbor Park School District 145 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Flossmoor School District 161 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arbor Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arbor Park School District 145 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
71%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Flossmoor School District 161 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arbor Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arbor Park School District 145 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
9%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Flossmoor School District 161 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arbor Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arbor Park School District 145 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Flossmoor School District 161 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arbor Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arbor Park School District 145 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parker Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Flossmoor School District 161 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arbor Park Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arbor Park School District 145 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parker Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Flossmoor School District 161 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arbor Park Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arbor Park School District 145 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parker Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Flossmoor School District 161 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arbor Park Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arbor Park School District 145 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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