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 was ≤1% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 2% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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 2% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% 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?
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