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#1680 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 44% in state
Carthage Middle School
Middle School · Carthage Esd 317 · Carthage, IL
A Carthage Esd 317 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 S Adams St, Carthage, IL 62321
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carthage Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carthage 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low80/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,859
Median home value
$120,600
Median rent
$677/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Carthage Esd 317
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carthage Middle School is listed in Carthage ESD 317; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carthage Middle School
Carthage Middle School is a public middle school in Carthage, IL, part of Carthage Esd 317, serving approximately 176 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,680 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carthage Middle School
What grades does Carthage Middle School serve?
Carthage Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Carthage Middle School?
Carthage Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carthage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carthage Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carthage Middle School rank in IL?
Carthage Middle School ranks #1,680 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Carthage Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carthage Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Carthage Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carthage Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carthage Middle School a charter school?
No, Carthage Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carthage Middle School a Title I school?
No, Carthage Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carthage Middle School?
36.9% of students at Carthage 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (217) 357-3914
- Area population (ZIP 62321)
- 3,682
- Area median age
- 50
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 62321; 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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