Parker Junior High School vs. James Hart School
Should I attend Parker Junior High School or James Hart School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 898 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 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 723 students in grades 6-8, James Hart School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
898 students
723 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2352 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1249 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
267
225
Grade 7 Students
316
230
Grade 8 Students
315
268
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
15%
12%
% Black
68%
60%
% White
11%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
