Serving 319 students in grades 5-8, Rosa L Parks 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 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 2% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Rosa L Parks Middle School is 0.51, 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.
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 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Rosa L Parks Middle School?
319 students attend Rosa L Parks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Rosa L Parks Middle School students are Black, 48% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosa L Parks Middle School?
Rosa L Parks Middle School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rosa L Parks Middle School offer ?
Rosa L Parks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Rosa L Parks Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 2% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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