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#3340 of 3,813 schools in IL

Carpentersville Middle School

Middle School · Cusd 300 · Carpentersville, IL

A Cusd 300 middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 Cleveland Ave, Carpentersville, IL 60110

  • Math 7% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$17,080
Chronic Absenteeism34.3%

Students at Carpentersville Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency7%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
11%
2022
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (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

79.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Carpentersville Middle 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 Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated893/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carpentersville), 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

$87,714

Median home value

$224,300

Median rent

$1,421/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

73.7%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Summit SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2private4–123.0 mi41Compare →
Algonquin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.86–83.5 mi396Compare →
Dundee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.86–83.6 mi1,174Compare →
Valeo AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–123.7 mi106Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cusd 300

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#26 of 27
District spending per student
$17,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carpentersville Middle School is listed in CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carpentersville Middle School

Carpentersville Middle School is a public middle school in Carpentersville, IL, part of Cusd 300, serving approximately 1,169 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,340 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carpentersville Middle School

What grades does Carpentersville Middle School serve?

Carpentersville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Carpentersville Middle School?

Carpentersville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,169 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carpentersville Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Carpentersville Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carpentersville Middle School rank in IL?

Carpentersville Middle School ranks #3,340 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Carpentersville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Carpentersville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Carpentersville Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carpentersville Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Carpentersville Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Carpentersville Middle School a Title I school?

No, Carpentersville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carpentersville Middle School?

79.8% of students at Carpentersville Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,169
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.3%
Area population (ZIP 60110)
39,028
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
33.8
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 60110; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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