Mason/Clark Middle Sch vs Wirth/Parks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mason/Clark Middle Sch
East Saint Louis · Public middle · Grades 5–8
540 students
Wirth/Parks Middle School
Cahokia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
| Measure | Mason/Clark Middle Sch East Saint Louis, Illinois | Wirth/Parks Middle School Cahokia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #632 of 670 | #642 of 670 |
| National rank | #14496 of 15,369 | #14752 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 540 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 3% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 2% |
| city | East Saint Louis | Cahokia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.5 vs 13.6).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (7% vs 2%).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 3%).
- •Wirth/Parks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 98.1%).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.6).
- •Wirth/Parks Middle School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 540.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mason/Clark Middle Sch better than Wirth/Parks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mason/Clark Middle Sch ranks higher (15.5 vs 13.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mason/Clark Middle Sch and Wirth/Parks Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between East Saint Louis and Cahokia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mason/Clark Middle Sch: 540. Wirth/Parks Middle School: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mason/Clark Middle Sch and Wirth/Parks Middle School rank in Illinois?
Mason/Clark Middle Sch is 632nd of 670 and Wirth/Parks Middle School is 642nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).