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West Carroll Middle School
Middle School · West Carroll Cusd 314 · Mount Carroll, IL
A West Carroll Cusd 314 middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
633 S East St, Mount Carroll, IL 61053
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Carroll Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (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
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Carroll 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average699/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Carroll), 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
$61,932
Median home value
$105,400
Median rent
$763/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
West Carroll Cusd 314
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Carroll Middle School is listed in West Carroll CUSD 314; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Carroll Middle School
West Carroll Middle School is a public middle school in Mount Carroll, IL, part of West Carroll Cusd 314, serving approximately 181 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,877 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Carroll Middle School
What grades does West Carroll Middle School serve?
West Carroll Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Carroll Middle School?
West Carroll Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Carroll Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Carroll Middle School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Carroll Middle School rank in IL?
West Carroll Middle School ranks #2,877 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is West Carroll Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Carroll Middle 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 West Carroll Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Carroll Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Carroll Middle School a charter school?
No, West Carroll Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Carroll Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Carroll Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Carroll Middle School?
66.3% of students at West Carroll 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (815) 244-2002
- Area population (ZIP 61053)
- 2,902
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 61053; 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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