The top reported proficiency rate is 52% in English language arts. The lowest is 15% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Parkview Jr High School
Parkview Jr High School serves grades six through eight in Lawrenceville, a small rural county seat in southeastern Illinois. The school enrolls roughly two hundred twenty-five students distributed evenly across its three grade bands, with a student population that is overwhelmingly white. The student body shows little racial or ethnic diversity, with Asian, Black, and Hispanic students each representing small shares of enrollment. Data on free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education identification, and English learner status were not available, so a fuller economic and demographic picture cannot be drawn.
On state assessments, Parkview presents a mixed academic profile. English language arts is a clearer area of strength. Sixth graders achieved proficiency at just above two in five. Seventh graders reached proficiency at better than one in two, and eighth graders posted the school's highest rate at just under three in five, near the level educators typically call proficient. Math performance is substantially weaker. Sixth graders proficient in math fell below one in eight. Seventh grade math proficiency was roughly one in five. Eighth grade math proficiency dropped to just above one in ten. Science results for the one tested grade, eighth, showed proficiency just under one in three. A parent may want to look into the school's approach to mathematics instruction and support, as these results represent a significant challenge area.
Test participation rates were consistently high across both subjects and grades, exceeding ninety-eight percent in all administered assessments, indicating students are taking these exams. Proficiency standards changed this year across Illinois, which affects year-to-year comparability, but does not explain the gap between English and math performance in the current year.
Positioned against other districts in Lawrence County, Parkview's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile. The school does not serve high school grades, so a four-year graduation rate is not applicable. Chronic absenteeism data were also not reported.
Lawrenceville itself is a modest community of roughly four thousand to five thousand residents anchored by farming and manufacturing, with notable employers including a Toyota Boshoku automotive supplier facility and Bowler Performance Transmissions. The downtown centers on a century-old courthouse square with locally owned shops. Housing values in the area are well below both state and national benchmarks, reflecting the rural economy. Most residents own their homes rather than rent. A community housing forecast suggests Lawrenceville needs new affordable units to meet demand, and recent development has focused on rental supply for lower-income households through subsidized programs. Population growth is modest and the community has an aging demographic.
The school's Cedar Street location places it within the town's residential fabric. Transportation is primarily by car; no fixed-route public transit is documented. U.S. Route 50 and Illinois Route 1 provide regional access. The Lawrence Public Library District and Lanterman Park serve as civic anchors. The Embarras River and nearby Red Hills State Park offer outdoor recreation. A downtown revitalization initiative is active in the community.
No significant recent district-level policy changes affecting parents were found in available sources. Lawrence County Community Unit District 20 operates the school.
For families in Lawrenceville, Parkview offers a neighborhood junior high in a small-town setting. English language arts results suggest the school is building student literacy effectively through eighth grade. Mathematics support appears to be an area where additional resources or instructional attention could help narrow the gap with language arts outcomes. The school tests all grades fully and maintains high participation, indicating steady academic engagement. Prospective parents may want to discuss the school's specific supports for math instruction during enrollment conversations.
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