Below Average
#3047 of 3,813 schools in IL
Wirth/parks Middle School
Middle School · Cahokia Cusd 187 · Cahokia, IL
A Cahokia Cusd 187 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1900 Mousette Ln, Cahokia, IL 62206
- Math 2% proficient (2019)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 62.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wirth/parks Middle School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2012-2019) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
Based on 17 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low144/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,520
Median home value
$57,700
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
11.6%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
29.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason/clark Middle SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–8 | 3.4 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Emge Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–8 | 4.0 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Harmony Intermediate CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 4–6 | 4.0 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| East St Louis-lincoln Middle SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–8 | 4.2 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cahokia Cusd 187
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $24,171NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wirth/parks Middle School is listed in Cahokia CUSD 187; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wirth/parks Middle School
Wirth/parks Middle School is a public middle school in Cahokia, IL, part of Cahokia Cusd 187, serving approximately 623 students in grades 6th-8th with a 62.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,047 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wirth/parks Middle School
What grades does Wirth/parks Middle School serve?
Wirth/parks Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wirth/parks Middle School?
Wirth/parks Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wirth/parks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wirth/parks Middle School is 62.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wirth/parks Middle School rank in IL?
Wirth/parks Middle School ranks #3,047 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Wirth/parks Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wirth/parks Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wirth/parks Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wirth/parks Middle School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Wirth/parks Middle School a charter school?
No, Wirth/parks Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wirth/parks Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wirth/parks Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wirth/parks Middle School?
88.6% of students at Wirth/parks Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 623
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 62.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.8%
- Phone
- (618) 332-5901
- Area population (ZIP 62206)
- 13,155
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62206; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2019, multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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