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Mt Carmel Junior High School

Middle School · Wabash CUSD 348

201 N Pear St, Mount Carmel, IL 62863

Enrollment

213

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

5.0

Grades

7th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#2,952 of 3,813

In Mount Carmel

#3 of 4

public schools

In district

#3 of 4

Wabash CUSD 348

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Mt Carmel Junior High School

5.0/10

Middle School in Mount Carmel · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Mt Carmel Junior High School

Mt Carmel Junior High School is a public middle school in Mount Carmel, IL, part of Wabash CUSD 348. Mt Carmel Junior High School serves approximately 213 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Mt Carmel Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,952 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Mt Carmel Junior High School show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.1 pts below IL schools
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • IL avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

39% of students at Mt Carmel Junior High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$16,949
Chronic Absenteeism38.5%

Mt Carmel Junior High School — Students at Mt Carmel Junior High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

55.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 38.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 51.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
87%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
ELA
32%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.1/10.

How Mt Carmel Junior High School Compares

See how Mt Carmel Junior High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.0/10
23th percentile in IL
Academic
6.4/10
Average
Growth
4.1/10
Below Average
Environment
4.6/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
56%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
16 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
38.5%

Location

201 N Pear St, Mount Carmel, IL 62863

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mt Carmel Junior High School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. North Posey Junior High School (rated 8.8/10, 18.7 miles away, in nearby Poseyville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Princeton Community Middle (rated 4.4/10, 9.8 miles away, in nearby Princeton), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Mount Carmel, see our Mount Carmel schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 17.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Mount Carmel High School Mount Carmel 0.0 mi 6.0
ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mount Carmel 0.4 mi 6.1
Mt Carmel Elementary School Mount Carmel 1.2 mi 6.0
Mt Carmel Grade School Mount Carmel 1.5 mi 5.0
Allendale Elementary School Allendale 8.5 mi 7.0
Owensville Community School Owensville 10.8 mi 7.0
Princeton Comm Primary School Princeton 9.8 mi 7.9
Princeton Comm Intermediate School Princeton 9.8 mi 5.0
Princeton Community Middle Princeton 9.8 mi 4.4
Princeton Community High School Princeton 10.3 mi 6.5
BETHEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Princeton 11.2 mi 6.9
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Princeton 11.2 mi 7.2
Gibson Southern High School Fort Branch 13.6 mi 6.9
North Elementary School Poseyville 16.5 mi 8.8
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Fort Branch 14.8 mi 5.7
Fort Branch Community School Fort Branch 15.3 mi 8.2
North Posey High School Poseyville 18.7 mi 8.2
North Posey Junior High School Poseyville 18.7 mi 8.8
West Salem Grade School West Salem 15.6 mi 8.1
Haubstadt Community School Haubstadt 17.3 mi 7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 62863 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$52,073

Median Home Value

$104,000

Median Rent

$772/mo

Population

9,438

College Educated

19.3%

Homeownership

72.9%

Avg Commute

22.2 min

Poverty Rate

14.4%

Median Age

42.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mt Carmel Junior High School

What grades does Mt Carmel Junior High School serve?

Mt Carmel Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Mt Carmel Junior High School?

Mt Carmel Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Carmel Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mt Carmel Junior High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mt Carmel Junior High School rank in IL?

Mt Carmel Junior High School ranks #2,952 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Mt Carmel Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mt Carmel Junior High 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 Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Carmel Junior High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mt Carmel Junior High School a charter school?

No, Mt Carmel Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mt Carmel Junior High School a Title I school?

No, Mt Carmel Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt Carmel Junior High School?

55.9% of students at Mt Carmel Junior High 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
40 Car-Dependent

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
213
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Free/Reduced Lunch
55.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Wabash County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.5%

District

Wabash CUSD 348
District Enrollment
1,422
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,949
District Rank
#3 of 4

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