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#2953 of 3,813 schools in IL
Mt Carmel Grade School
Elementary School · Wabash Cusd 348 · Mount Carmel, IL
A Wabash Cusd 348 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1520 Poplar St, Mount Carmel, IL 62863
- Math 13% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt Carmel Grade School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt Carmel Grade 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average599/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Carmel), 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
$52,073
Median home value
$104,000
Median rent
$772/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 90 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wabash Cusd 348
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,949NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt Carmel Grade School is listed in Wabash CUSD 348; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt Carmel Grade School
Mt Carmel Grade School is a public elementary school in Mount Carmel, IL, part of Wabash Cusd 348, serving approximately 382 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,953 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt Carmel Grade School
What grades does Mt Carmel Grade School serve?
Mt Carmel Grade School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Mt Carmel Grade School?
Mt Carmel Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Carmel Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Carmel Grade School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt Carmel Grade School rank in IL?
Mt Carmel Grade School ranks #2,953 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mt Carmel Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt Carmel Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Mt Carmel Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Carmel Grade School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mt Carmel Grade School a charter school?
No, Mt Carmel Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt Carmel Grade School a Title I school?
No, Mt Carmel Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt Carmel Grade School?
55.5% of students at Mt Carmel Grade 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wabash County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (618) 262-5699
- Area population (ZIP 62863)
- 9,438
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 62863; 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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