Below Average
#3209 of 3,813 schools in IL
Carruthers Elementary School
Elementary School · Murphysboro Cusd 186 · Murphysboro, IL
A Murphysboro Cusd 186 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
80 Candy Ln, Murphysboro, IL 62966
- Math 11% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carruthers Elementary School score 13% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carruthers Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,510/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murphysboro), 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
$54,242
Median home value
$117,800
Median rent
$681/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62966; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.7 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| St Andrew Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 149 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Murphysboro Cusd 186
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carruthers Elementary School is listed in Murphysboro CUSD 186; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carruthers Elementary School
Carruthers Elementary School is a public elementary school in Murphysboro, IL, part of Murphysboro Cusd 186, serving approximately 420 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,209 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carruthers Elementary School
What grades does Carruthers Elementary School serve?
Carruthers Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Carruthers Elementary School?
Carruthers Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carruthers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carruthers Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carruthers Elementary School rank in IL?
Carruthers Elementary School ranks #3,209 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Carruthers Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carruthers Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Carruthers Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carruthers Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carruthers Elementary School a charter school?
No, Carruthers Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carruthers Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Carruthers Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carruthers Elementary School?
99.8% of students at Carruthers Elementary 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
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (618) 687-3231
- Area population (ZIP 62966)
- 13,995
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 62966; 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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