Summary:
The Carterville CUSD 5 district in Illinois is home to two high-performing middle schools: Carterville Intermediate School (grades 4-6) and Carterville Junior High School (grades 7-8). Both schools have earned a 4-out-of-5 star rating from SchoolDigger, placing them among the top-performing middle schools in the state.
Carterville Intermediate School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. The school's 6th grade ELA and 4th grade Mathematics results are particularly impressive, with 68.7% and 60.4% of students achieving proficiency, respectively. Carterville Junior High School also excels, with standout performance in 8th grade ELA (74.9% proficient) and 8th grade Science (73.1% proficient).
Both schools maintain relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, with Carterville Intermediate at 10.7% and Carterville Junior High at 14.6%. The district's spending per student, ranging from $10,599 to $11,429, suggests efficient resource allocation and a focus on maximizing educational outcomes. The diverse student populations, with a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, highlight the schools' ability to provide quality education to students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
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