Parker Junior High School

www.sd161.org

858 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Parker Junior High School, located at 2810 School St in Flossmoor, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Flossmoor School District 161. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a supportive middle-school environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking and active engagement within the classroom.

Beyond its academic offerings, Parker Junior High prioritizes the social and emotional growth of its students by providing various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. By leveraging its location in the close-knit community of Flossmoor, the school maintains strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to create a collaborative learning atmosphere. The institution aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success by emphasizing character education, technological literacy, and inclusivity.

858

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parker Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	128
Black	588
Asian	3
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
588 (68.5 %)
Hispanic
128 (14.9 %)
White
86 (10.0 %)
Two or More
51 (5.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Flossmoor SD 161
Phone:	(708)647-5400
Website:	http://www.sd161.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 258

Grade 7 265

Grade 8 335