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#1209 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 32% in state

Carlinville Intermediate School

Elementary School · Carlinville Cusd 1 · Carlinville, IL

A Carlinville Cusd 1 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

450 W Buchanan St, Carlinville, IL 62626

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$14,248
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Students at Carlinville Intermediate School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Carlinville Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,339/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlinville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,440

Median home value

$132,700

Median rent

$749/mo

College educated

25.8%

Homeownership

69.4%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Carlinville Cusd 1

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$14,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carlinville Intermediate School is listed in Carlinville CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carlinville Intermediate School

Carlinville Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Carlinville, IL, part of Carlinville Cusd 1, serving approximately 264 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,209 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carlinville Intermediate School

What grades does Carlinville Intermediate School serve?

Carlinville Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Carlinville Intermediate School?

Carlinville Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlinville Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Carlinville Intermediate School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carlinville Intermediate School rank in IL?

Carlinville Intermediate School ranks #1,209 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Carlinville Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Carlinville Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Carlinville Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlinville Intermediate School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Carlinville Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Carlinville Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carlinville Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Carlinville Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlinville Intermediate School?

47.3% of students at Carlinville Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
264
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Macoupin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%
Area population (ZIP 62626)
7,911
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
42
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62626; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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