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#1359 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 36% in state
Carterville JR High Sch
Middle School · Carterville Cusd 5 · Carterville, IL
A Carterville Cusd 5 middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
816 S Division St, Carterville, IL 62918
- Math 29% proficient (2021)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carterville JR High Sch score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (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
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carterville JR High Sch 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,975
Median home value
$183,200
Median rent
$909/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62918; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 510 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carterville Cusd 5
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carterville JR High Sch is listed in Carterville CUSD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carterville JR High Sch
Carterville JR High Sch is a public middle school in Carterville, IL, part of Carterville Cusd 5, serving approximately 348 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,359 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carterville JR High Sch
What grades does Carterville JR High Sch serve?
Carterville JR High Sch serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Carterville JR High Sch?
Carterville JR High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carterville JR High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Carterville JR High Sch is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carterville JR High Sch rank in IL?
Carterville JR High Sch ranks #1,359 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Carterville JR High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Carterville JR High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Carterville JR High Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carterville JR High Sch has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carterville JR High Sch a charter school?
No, Carterville JR High Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carterville JR High Sch a Title I school?
No, Carterville JR High Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carterville JR High Sch?
43.4% of students at Carterville JR High Sch 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (618) 985-4500
- Area population (ZIP 62918)
- 10,521
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 62918; 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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