OLIVER PARKS 6TH GRADE SCHOOL

Oliver Parks 6th Grade School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Cahokia CUSD 187 school district, located in Cahokia, IL with about 255 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Oliver Parks 6th Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oliver Parks 6th Grade School, located at 1900 Mousette Lane in Cahokia, Illinois, serves as a transitional educational hub specifically designed for students entering their middle school years. As part of the Cahokia School District 187, the school focuses on creating a dedicated environment for sixth graders, allowing them to adjust to a departmentalized class structure while benefiting from a targeted curriculum tailored to early adolescent development.

The school is committed to fostering academic growth and social-emotional learning during a pivotal year of a student's education. By concentrating exclusively on the sixth-grade experience, Oliver Parks provides a unique bridge between elementary and middle school settings, emphasizing foundational skills, student responsibility, and the development of positive school culture within the Cahokia community.

For more information, contact Oliver Parks 6th Grade School at (618) 332-5994 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.