Excellent
#55 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Charles J Caruso Middle School
Middle School · Deerfield Sd 109 · Deerfield, IL
A Deerfield Sd 109 middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1801 Montgomery Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
- Math 62% proficient (2021)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles J Caruso Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (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).
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Where Charles J Caruso 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,038/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Deerfield), 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
$186,786
Median home value
$602,700
Median rent
$2,284/mo
College educated
80%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan B Shepard Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Keshet Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 2.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Keshet ElmentaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 2.2 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Wood Oaks JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 451 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Deerfield Sd 109
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $26,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles J Caruso Middle School is listed in Deerfield SD 109; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles J Caruso Middle School
Charles J Caruso Middle School is a public middle school in Deerfield, IL, part of Deerfield Sd 109, serving approximately 431 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles J Caruso Middle School
What grades does Charles J Caruso Middle School serve?
Charles J Caruso Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Charles J Caruso Middle School?
Charles J Caruso Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles J Caruso Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles J Caruso Middle School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles J Caruso Middle School rank in IL?
Charles J Caruso Middle School ranks #55 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Charles J Caruso Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles J Caruso Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Charles J Caruso Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles J Caruso Middle School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Charles J Caruso Middle School a charter school?
No, Charles J Caruso Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles J Caruso Middle School a Title I school?
No, Charles J Caruso Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (847) 945-8430
- Area population (ZIP 60015)
- 27,720
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 60015; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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