Is West Carroll Middle School a good school?

West Carroll Middle School ranks 868 th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Carroll Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 193 students attended West Carroll Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of West Carroll Middle School?

Students at West Carroll Middle School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of West Carroll Middle School attend?

Students who attend West Carroll Middle School usually go on to attend West Carroll High School

West Carroll Middle School

Summary:

West Carroll Middle School is a public middle school located in Mount Carroll, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 193 students. The school is part of the West Carroll CUSD 314 district, which is ranked 642 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Carroll Middle School consistently performs below the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 34.5% compared to the state average of 41.2%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 9.5% compared to the state average of 28.4%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with particularly concerning results for Hispanic students. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.5% in 2019-2020 to 27.0% in 2023-2024, which is well above the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Morrison Junior High School, River Bend Middle School, and Stockton Middle School, West Carroll Middle School generally performs worse in academic proficiency, particularly in Mathematics. The nearby schools also tend to have lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, West Carroll Middle School's performance and ranking within Illinois have been declining over the past few years, suggesting that the school may be struggling to keep up with the academic standards and performance of other middle schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 6-8

633 S East St
Mount Carroll, IL 61053-1462

(815) 244-2002

District: West Carroll CUSD 314

SchoolDigger Rank:
868^th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,715

Students who attend West Carroll Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Carroll High School

Feeder schools for West Carroll Middle School:

Elementary:

West Carroll Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 193

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.5%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Carroll Middle School ranks worse than 63.7% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.86. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Carroll Middle School is $15,715.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Carroll Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Carroll Middle School 868^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See West Carroll Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

West Carroll CUSD 314:

SchoolDigger ranks West Carroll CUSD 314 642^nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at West Carroll Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2006	38.98	887^th	1272	30.3%
2007	50.64	751^st	1287	41.6%
2008	51.01	748^th	1293	42.2%
2009	51.00	758^th	1318	42.5%
2010	41.62	905^th	1327	31.8%
2011	48.24	794^th	1344	40.9%
2012	42.33	909^th	1365	33.4%
2013	42.53	812^th	1367	40.6%
2014	34.82	911^th	1322	31.1%
2015	23.77	1008^th	1302	22.6%
2016	24.69	1009^th	1294	22.0%
2017	60.16	452^nd	1293	65.0%
2018	47.43	639^th	1293	50.6%
2019	31.08	927^th	1356	31.6%
2021	34.23	742^nd	1241	40.2%
2022	32.01	874^th	1369	36.2%
2023	36.86	820^th	1367	40.0%
2024	31.86	868^th	1363	36.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Carroll Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	45.16	248^th	602	58.8%
2019	31.02	547^th	792	30.9%
2022	53.47	204^th	781	73.9%
2023	45.96	326^th	805	59.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Carroll Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	57.03	404^th	1161	65.2%
2019	26.43	963^rd	1217	20.9%
2021	34.34	671^st	1019	34.2%
2022	36.55	733^rd	1221	40.0%
2023	38.76	739^th	1234	40.1%
2024	33.72	807^th	1219	33.8%

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Rank History for Female students at West Carroll Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	58.54	464^th	1226	62.2%
2019	46.18	645^th	1276	49.5%
2021	33.36	641^st	1017	37.0%
2022	40.70	703^rd	1286	45.3%
2023	34.44	795^th	1275	37.6%
2024	34.09	789^th	1251	36.9%

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Rank History for Male students at West Carroll Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	33.11	788^th	1223	35.6%
2019	19.64	1070^th	1296	17.4%
2021	30.22	715^th	1048	31.8%
2022	26.42	928^th	1286	27.8%
2023	39.47	727^th	1292	43.7%
2024	27.36	879^th	1264	30.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Carroll Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	18.47	620^th	662	6.3%

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Rank History for White students at West Carroll Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	29.47	654^th	889	26.4%
2019	15.27	816^th	905	9.8%
2021	21.72	661^st	813	18.7%
2022	17.22	795^th	898	11.5%
2023	19.91	774^th	895	13.5%
2024	20.14	734^th	875	16.1%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for West Carroll Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	330	9	2	16	3	n/a	n/a	1	361
2007	286	7	2	18	3	n/a	n/a	4	320
2008	308	4	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	4	337
2009	282	6	6	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	310
2010	288	5	5	10	1	n/a	n/a	1	310
2011	258	10	4	15	2	0	6	0	295
2012	262	5	4	20	1	0	8	0	300
2013	238	6	3	17	1	0	7	0	272
2014	219	9	1	18	1	0	4	0	252
2015	285	10	1	23	0	2	4	0	325
2016	288	7	1	25	2	2	7	0	332
2017	276	9	1	31	0	0	9	0	326
2018	266	7	0	23	0	0	7	0	303
2019	275	4	0	31	2	0	4	0	316
2020	206	1	0	28	1	0	5	0	241
2021	191	0	0	18	0	0	5	0	214
2022	186	2	0	20	0	0	7	0	215
2023	163	2	1	20	1	0	6	0	193

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Carroll Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	361	22.5	16.0	43.6
2007	320	20.0	16.0	49.4
2008	337	18.0	18.7	45.9
2009	310	22.5	13.8	48.4
2010	310	20.5	15.1	50.2
2011	295	20.5	14.3	53.9
2012	300	20.5	14.6	51.3
2013	272	17.9	15.1	54
2014	252	18.5	13.6	55.2
2015	325	20.0	16.2	60.6
2016	332	21.0	15.8	53
2017	326	20.1	16.2	53.1
2018	303	19.7	15.3	53.5
2019	316	20.0	15.8	47.8
2020	241	16.0	15.0	52.3
2021	214	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	215	14.5	14.8	54.4
2023	193	15.0	12.8	51.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Carroll Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	361	22.5	16.0	43.6
2007	320	20.0	16.0	49.4
2008	337	18.0	18.7	45.9
2009	310	22.5	13.8	48.4
2010	310	20.5	15.1	50.2
2011	295	20.5	14.3	53.9
2012	300	20.5	14.6	51.3
2013	272	17.9	15.1	54
2014	252	18.5	13.6	55.2
2015	325	20.0	16.2	60.6
2016	332	21.0	15.8	53
2017	326	20.1	16.2	53.1
2018	303	19.7	15.3	53.5
2019	316	20.0	15.8	47.8
2020	241	16.0	15.0	52.3
2021	214	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	215	14.5	14.8	54.4
2023	193	15.0	12.8	51.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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