The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (10-11)
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(10-11)75%
23%
Black
(10-11)16%
18%
White
(10-11)7%
51%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
82%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Parks Cultural Studies Academy?
328 students attend Parks Cultural Studies Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Parks Cultural Studies Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Parks Cultural Studies Academy offer ?
Parks Cultural Studies Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Parks Cultural Studies Academy part of?
Parks Cultural Studies Academy is part of Joliet Public School District 86.
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