Wirth/Parks Middle School

Summary:

Wirth/Parks Middle School is a public middle school located in Cahokia, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 617 students. The school is part of the Cahokia CUSD 187 district, which is ranked 812 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Wirth/Parks Middle School itself has consistently ranked in the bottom 1% of Illinois middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years.

Wirth/Parks Middle School faces significant challenges, with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 58.4% to 80.8% over the past 5 school years, far exceeding the state average and the surrounding schools. The school's academic performance is also extremely low across all subjects and grade levels, with the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA, Math, and Science consistently below 10%, lagging behind the state averages and the nearby schools like West Junior High School, Grant Middle School, and Millstadt Consolidated School. The school also ranks in the bottom 1-2% of Illinois middle schools for most student subgroups, including female, male, African American, multi-racial, special education, low-socioeconomic status, and disabled students.

Despite relatively high per-student spending ranging from $13,267 to $20,140 over the past 4 school years, Wirth/Parks Middle School has struggled to make meaningful improvements in student outcomes. The school's challenges appear to be multifaceted, with the high rates of chronic absenteeism, economic disadvantage (over 95% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch), and low academic performance suggesting that the school may be facing significant challenges related to student engagement, access to resources, and the overall socioeconomic conditions of the community it serves.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1900 Mousette Ln
Cahokia, IL 62206-2922

(618) 332-5901

District: Cahokia CUSD 187

SchoolDigger Rank:
1349^th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,313

Students who attend Wirth/Parks Middle School usually attend:

High:

Cahokia High School

Feeder schools for Wirth/Parks Middle School:

Elementary:	Elizabeth Morris Elementary School
	Huffman Elementary School
	Lalumier Elementary School
	Maplewood Elementary School
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	Penniman Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 617

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.5%

Two or more races:

6.0%

White:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wirth/Parks Middle School ranks worse than 99% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.24. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wirth/Parks Middle School is $22,313.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wirth/Parks Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wirth/Parks Middle School 1349^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Wirth/Parks Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Cahokia CUSD 187:

SchoolDigger ranks Cahokia CUSD 187 812^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Wirth/Parks Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.00	1322^nd	1367	3.3%
2024	9.24	1349^th	1363	1.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wirth/Parks Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.05	190^th	194	2.1%
2024	7.85	184^th	184	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Wirth/Parks Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.05	777^th	805	3.5%
2024	16.81	787^th	802	1.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wirth/Parks Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.79	1189^th	1234	3.6%
2024	11.25	1207^th	1219	1.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Wirth/Parks Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.02	48^th	53	9.4%
2024	29.50	57^th	70	18.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Wirth/Parks Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.68	1231^st	1275	3.5%
2024	9.08	1232^nd	1251	1.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wirth/Parks Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.04	633^rd	674	6.1%
2024	21.63	595^th	639	6.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Wirth/Parks Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.26	1237^th	1292	4.3%
2024	10.31	1237^th	1264	2.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Wirth/Parks Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.94	501^st	569	12.0%
2024	18.75	523^rd	548	4.6%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Wirth/Parks Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	17	258	0	0	0	275
2014	14	226	2	0	2	244
2015	9	197	3	0	0	209
2016	9	202	3	0	1	215
2017	9	189	1	0	5	204
2018	6	224	1	0	8	239
2019	9	208	4	0	8	229
2020	9	232	3	0	9	253
2021	9	216	3	0	7	235
2022	9	204	1	0	15	229
2023	18	552	8	2	37	617

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wirth/Parks Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	275	21.0	13.0	75.3
2014	244	9.4	25.7	95.5
2015	209	13.0	16.0	93.8
2016	215	12.0	17.9	77.7
2017	204	10.4	19.6	91.2
2018	239	12.7	18.8	90.4
2019	229	12.2	18.7	95.6
2020	253	10.9	23.2	95.3
2021	235	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	229	10.9	21.0	92.1
2023	617	39.3	15.6	95.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wirth/Parks Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	275	21.0	13.0	75.3
2014	244	9.4	25.7	95.5
2015	209	13.0	16.0	93.8
2016	215	12.0	17.9	77.7
2017	204	10.4	19.6	91.2
2018	239	12.7	18.8	90.4
2019	229	12.2	18.7	95.6
2020	253	10.9	23.2	95.3
2021	235	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	229	10.9	21.0	92.1
2023	617	39.3	15.6	95.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2016	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.5%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	97.1%
2018	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	97.9%
2019	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	97.8%
2021	99.6%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	98.8%	99.6%	99.2%	86.9%
2023	93.7%	93.8%	93.8%	93.8%	93.8%	93.8%	93.8%	88.2%
2024	96.9%	98.5%	98.5%	98.5%	98.2%	98.5%	98.5%	93.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wirth/Parks Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,957 (11.1%)	$15,613 (88.9%)	$17,571
2020	$1,875 (14.1%)	$11,392 (85.9%)	$13,267
2021	$3,547 (21.1%)	$13,283 (78.9%)	$16,831
2022	$3,547 (21.1%)	$13,283 (78.9%)	$16,831
2023	$6,736 (33.4%)	$13,404 (66.6%)	$20,140
2024	$9,228 (41.4%)	$13,085 (58.6%)	$22,313

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wirth/Parks Middle School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wirth/Parks Middle School)	3	6.5	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cahokia CUSD 187)	3.8	6.7	2.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	41.2	37.9	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wirth/Parks Middle School)	1.7	2.2	0.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cahokia CUSD 187)	3.4	2	1.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	29.9	26.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	229	617	169.4%
African American	208	552	165.4%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	8	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	18	100%
Two or More Races	8	37	362.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.6%	95.8%	0.2%

Schools Near Wirth/Parks Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)							IAR Mathematics (2024)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wirth/Parks Middle School	Public	6-8	1900 Mousette Ln	Cahokia	62206	St. Clair County	Cahokia CUSD 187	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 332-5901	617	39	15.6	95.8%	18 (2.9%)	552 (89.5%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.0%)	9.2	1349^th of 1363 public middle schools	1.0%		11	1322^nd of 1367 public middle schools	3.3%	27	16.4				8.0	6.2	9.0	7.8				0.5	1.1	0.9		96.9	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.2	98.5	98.5	93.9	$22,313	$9,228	$13,085
Mason/Clark Middle School	Public	5-8	5510 State St	East Saint Louis	62203	St. Clair County	East St Louis School District 189	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 646-3750	615	55	11.1	99.2%	6 (1.0%)	575 (93.5%)	25 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	14	1251^st of 1363 public middle schools	8.2%		15.1	1229^th of 1367 public middle schools	10.1%	22	21.9			5.8	13.6	11.0	27.8	16.0			2.9	1.4	4.4	2.8	2.8	97.9	97.7	97.7	97.7	80.1	97.2	98.1	51.7	$27,534	$7,256	$20,277
Emge Junior High School	Public	7-8	7401 Westchester Dr	Belleville	62223	St. Clair County	Harmony Emge School District 175	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 397-6557	184	10	18.9	63.6%	64 (34.8%)	96 (52.2%)	5 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (9.2%)	42.3	712^th of 1363 public middle schools	47.8%		30.8	902^nd of 1367 public middle schools	34.0%	190	40.6					43.8	36.2	40.3					23.8	13.0	18.8	98.7	98.7	98.7	98.7	98.7	98.7	98.7	98.7	$16,805	$3,479	$13,327
Harmony Intermediate Center	Public	4-6	7401 Westchester Dr	Belleville	62223	St. Clair County	Harmony Emge School District 175	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 397-3747	227	14	15.9	69.6%	76 (33.5%)	117 (51.5%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (12.8%)								(n/a)	39.2		18.8	24.4	55.9			32.0		12.5	10.9	30.5			17.3	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	99.0	98.1	98.5	28.8	$14,645	$2,583	$12,062
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School	Public	5-8	12 S 10th St	East Saint Louis	62201	St. Clair County	East St Louis School District 189	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 646-3770	446	50	8.9	99.8%	3 (0.7%)	441 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	15.8	1210^th of 1363 public middle schools	11.2%		13.7	1258^th of 1367 public middle schools	8.0%	48	20.7			5.7	18.1	20.4	27.1	18.6			0.0	0.0	3.3	3.5		97.7	98.0	98.0	98.0	76.7	98.2	98.2	58.0	$32,080	$8,358	$23,722
Dupo Junior High School	Public	7-8	600 Louisa Ave	Dupo	62239	St. Clair County	Community Unit School District No 196	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 286-3214	144	13	10.9	64.6%	120 (83.3%)	7 (4.9%)	6 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.6%)	47.9	616^th of 1363 public middle schools	54.8%		46.4	658^th of 1367 public middle schools	51.9%	42	61.9					37.7	58.7	48.4					8.2	25.4	16.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.5	$17,452	$2,180	$15,272
West Junior High School	Public	7-8	840 Royal Heights Rd	Belleville	62226	St. Clair County	Belleville School District 118	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 234-8200	422	30	13.9	76.3%	121 (28.7%)	241 (57.1%)	24 (5.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	32 (7.6%)	46.4	650^th of 1363 public middle schools	52.3%		47.4	640^th of 1367 public middle schools	53.2%	10	49.5					44.0	46.4	45.3					16.3	20.4	18.5	99.0	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.0	99.3	99.0	97.2	$18,809	$2,860	$15,948
Grant Middle School	Public	5-8	10110 Old Lincoln Trl	Fairview Heights	62208	St. Clair County	Grant CCSD 110	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 397-2764	235	22	10.6	62.1%	110 (46.8%)	106 (45.1%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	11 (4.7%)	35.4	811^th of 1363 public middle schools	40.5%		35.6	838^th of 1367 public middle schools	38.7%	27	36.2			24.2	46.8	35.0	42.6	36.9			9.7	11.3	11.1	3.7	9.1	97.2	96.8	96.8	96.8	97.2	96.8	96.4	71.0	$14,864	$3,736	$11,129
Millstadt Consolidated School	Public	3-8	211 W Mill St	Millstadt	62260	St. Clair County	Millstadt CCSD 160	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 476-1681	470	32	14.7	20.0%	434 (92.3%)	15 (3.2%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	84.7	179^th of 1363 public middle schools	86.9%		68.6	346^th of 1367 public middle schools	74.7%	167	74.3	55.9	50.6	66.1	59.5	61.1	65.2	59.8	73.6	46.6	59.3	44.9	45.5	52.8	53.0	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	54.7	$12,039	$955	$11,083
Lovejoy Middle School	Public	6-8	800 Madison St	Lovejoy	62059	St. Clair County	Brooklyn UD 188	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 271-1014	23	4	6.4	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							6.7							0.0										$19,948	$8,614	$11,334

Frequently Asked Questions about Wirth/Parks Middle School

Is Wirth/Parks Middle School a good school?

Wirth/Parks Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.0% of Illinois middle schools.

What district is Wirth/Parks Middle School in?

Cahokia CUSD 187

What high school do graduates of Wirth/Parks Middle School attend?

Students who attend Wirth/Parks Middle School usually go on to attend Cahokia High School

How many students attend Wirth/Parks Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 617 students attended Wirth/Parks Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Wirth/Parks Middle School?

Students at Wirth/Parks Middle School are 89% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% White, 1% Hispanic.

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