Summary:
Flossmoor School District 161 in Illinois is home to a single middle school, Parker Junior High School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school's academic performance has been mixed, with strengths in certain subject areas but weaknesses in others, it has the resources and potential to improve student outcomes.
Parker Junior High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 582nd out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools in 2024-2025 to 714th out of 1,367 in 2022-2023. The school's performance on standardized tests has also been uneven, with 8th-grade students scoring above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency but significantly below the state average in Mathematics and Science proficiency. The school's overall Mathematics proficiency for all grades was also below the state average.
Despite these academic challenges, Flossmoor School District 161 provides a relatively well-funded educational program, with Parker Junior High School's per-student spending exceeding the state average. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.2 in 2023-2024 is slightly lower than the state average, suggesting a favorable learning environment. By addressing the root causes of the performance gaps and implementing targeted interventions, the school has the potential to improve student achievement and better serve its diverse student population.
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