Serving 571 students in grades 6-8, Wirth/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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wirth/parks Middle School's student population of 571 students has grown by 142% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 233% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
571 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Wirth/parks Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wirth/parks Middle School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3493 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
88%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wirth/parks Middle School's ranking?
Wirth/parks Middle School is ranked #3493 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wirth/parks Middle School?
571 students attend Wirth/parks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wirth/parks Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wirth/parks Middle School?
Wirth/parks Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wirth/parks Middle School offer ?
Wirth/parks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wirth/parks Middle School part of?
Wirth/parks Middle School is part of Cahokia CUSD 187 School District.
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