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3.6 avg / 10

Carthage Esd 317 School District

School District · Carthage, Illinois

Students: 426
Teachers (FTE): 27

Avg Rating

3.6

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,942

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#637 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-2.7

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,942

$4,748 vs Illinois median

District size

426 students

Smaller than Illinois median

About Carthage Esd 317

Carthage Esd 317 is a Carthage, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 426 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $11,942 per student annually.

With an average rating of 3.6/10, Carthage Esd 317 has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.

The highest-rated school in the district is Carthage Middle School, which has a composite score of 4.4/10.

In standardized testing, Carthage Esd 317 students show an average math proficiency of 25.8% and ELA proficiency of 40.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Carthage Esd 317, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 25.8%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 40.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Carthage Esd 317 with test data.

Schools in Carthage Esd 317

2 schools

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Carthage
Total Enrollment
426
Teachers (FTE)
27
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Carthage Esd 317?

Carthage Esd 317 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Carthage Esd 317?

The average composite rating for Carthage Esd 317 is 3.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Carthage Esd 317?

Carthage Esd 317 spends $11,942 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Carthage Esd 317?

The average student-teacher ratio in Carthage Esd 317 is 15.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Carthage Esd 317?

Carthage Middle School is the highest-rated school in Carthage Esd 317 with a composite score of 4.4/10.

What are the test scores in Carthage Esd 317?

Across schools in Carthage Esd 317 with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
3.6/10
Math Proficiency
25.8%
ELA Proficiency
40.3%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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