5.1avg / 10

Carthage Esd 317 School District

School District · Carthage, Illinois

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 426

Teachers (FTE): 27

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

426

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

426

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#563 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.3

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,942

$4,748 vs Illinois median

District size

426 students

Smaller than Illinois median

Top-Rated Schools in Carthage Esd 317

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Carthage Middle School	7.1 / 10	Middle	—	176
2	Carthage Primary School	3.1 / 10	Elementary	—	250

See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $11,942 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Carthage Esd 317 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Carthage Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Carthage Esd 317 students show an average math proficiency of 34.7% and ELA proficiency of 49.4%.

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 Proficiency34.7%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency49.4%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Carthage Esd 317 with test data.

Schools in Carthage Esd 317

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

Carthage Primary School

2503.1

Middle Schools1

Carthage Middle School

1767.1

District Details

State: Illinois
City: Carthage
Total Enrollment: 426
Teachers (FTE): 27
District spending per student: $11,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Carthage Esd 317?

Carthage Esd 317's district-level spending was $11,942 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Carthage Esd 317?

Across schools in Carthage Esd 317 with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.1/10
Math Proficiency: 34.7%
ELA Proficiency: 49.4%

Resources

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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.