Carthage Middle School

Carthage Middle School is a regular public middle school located in Carthage, Illinois, within Hancock County. The school serves students from fifth through eighth grade and has an enrollment of 176 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. With 14 full-time equivalent teachers on staff, the school focuses on providing individualized attention to its students.

Carthage Middle School's academic performance, as rated by MySchoolScout, is currently at 4.3 out of 10, placing it in the 26th percentile among Illinois schools. In terms of proficiency rates, 45% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 24% are proficient or above in Math. These scores indicate that there is room for academic growth at the school.

The school's setting is in a remote rural area, providing a close-knit community where teachers, staff, and parents work together to support student development and success.

With an enrollment of 176 students, Carthage Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Carthage Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.