7TH GRADE ACADEMY

7th Grade Academy is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Cahokia CUSD 187 school district, located in Cahokia, IL with about 239 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 12 teachers, 7th Grade Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

The 7th Grade Academy, located at 1900 Mousette Lane in Cahokia, Illinois, serves as a specialized transitional educational facility within the Cahokia Heights School District 187. By focusing exclusively on seventh-grade students, the school is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of middle and high school. The academy environment allows staff to provide targeted support during this pivotal developmental year, helping students build the academic foundations and social-emotional skills necessary for future success.

The facility operates as part of the district's broader mission to provide focused, community-based learning. By concentrating its resources and curriculum on a single grade level, the 7th Grade Academy is able to implement specialized instructional strategies that address the unique needs of early adolescents. This concentrated approach aims to improve student engagement, foster a supportive peer culture, and ensure that every student receives the individualized attention required to prepare them for the challenges of 8th grade and beyond.

For more information, contact 7th Grade Academy at (618) 332-5901 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.