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Parker Junior High School vs. Century Junior High School

Should you attend Parker Junior High School or Century Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Parker Junior High School
2810 School St
Flossmoor, IL 60422
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Century Junior High School
10801 W 159th St
Orland Park, IL 60467
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Century Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 806 students in grades 6-8, Parker Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 628 students in grades 6-8, Century Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
806 students
628 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parker Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Century Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parker Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Century Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parker Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Century Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parker Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Flossmoor School District 161 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Century Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orland School District 135 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1963 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#891 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parker Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Century Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
31%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parker Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Flossmoor School District 161 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Century Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orland School District 135 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parker Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Flossmoor School District 161 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Century Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Orland School District 135 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Parker Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Century Junior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
266
201
Grade 7 Students
267
240
Grade 8 Students
273
187

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Flossmoor School District 161 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Century Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orland School District 135 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Flossmoor School District 161 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Century Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orland School District 135 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
71%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Flossmoor School District 161 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Century Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orland School District 135 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
9%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Flossmoor School District 161 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Century Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orland School District 135 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Flossmoor School District 161 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Century Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orland School District 135 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parker Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Flossmoor School District 161 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Century Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orland School District 135 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parker Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Flossmoor School District 161 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Century Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orland School District 135 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parker Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Flossmoor School District 161 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Century Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orland School District 135 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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