Carthage Middle School

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Carthage Middle School ranks 450 th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Carthage Middle School is a public middle school in Carthage, Illinois, serving 171 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Carthage Education Service District 317, which is ranked 422 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carthage Middle School has consistently outperformed the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 57.2% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 41.2%. However, the school's mathematics proficiency has been significantly lower than the state average, with only 16.9% of students proficient or better. The school's science proficiency is also lower than the state average, with 46.5% of students proficient or better. Compared to the Carthage Education Service District 317, Carthage Middle School's ELA and mathematics proficiency rates are generally higher.

Carthage Middle School has shown relatively consistent performance across different student subgroups, with male students and low socioeconomic status students performing better than the state averages for their respective subgroups. However, the school's performance for white students has been lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.5% in 2019-2020 to 17.2% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. The school has also seen an increase in per-student spending, from $8,305 in 2019-2020 to $11,557 in 2022-2023, and a fluctuating student-teacher ratio.

Detail:

Public 5-8

210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321-1420

(217) 357-3914

District: Carthage Education Service District 317

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,338

Students who attend Carthage Middle School usually attend:

High:

Illini West High School

Feeder schools for Carthage Middle School:

Elementary:

Carthage Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 176

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Asian:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carthage Middle School ranks better than 67% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.71. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), Hispanic (5.7%), American Indian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carthage Middle School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Carthage Middle School employs 14.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carthage Middle School is $12,338.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carthage Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carthage Middle School 450^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Carthage Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Carthage Education Service District 317:

SchoolDigger ranks Carthage Education Service District 317 422^nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carthage Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Carthage Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2009	73.38	340^th	1318	74.2%
2010	72.94	371^st	1327	72.0%
2011	66.30	515^th	1344	61.7%
2012	66.10	494^th	1365	63.8%
2013	63.46	481^st	1367	64.8%
2014	69.40	378^th	1322	71.4%
2015	74.84	265^th	1302	79.6%
2016	65.59	368^th	1294	71.6%
2017	66.43	364^th	1293	71.8%
2018	74.70	268^th	1293	79.3%
2019	74.35	296^th	1356	78.2%
2021	54.26	464^th	1241	62.6%
2022	58.90	459^th	1369	66.5%
2023	58.64	459^th	1367	66.4%
2024	59.71	450^th	1363	67.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carthage Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	64.64	297^th	1161	74.4%
2019	73.97	201^st	1217	83.5%
2021	49.03	425^th	1019	58.3%
2022	64.52	299^th	1221	75.5%
2023	69.50	244^th	1234	80.2%
2024	62.64	339^th	1219	72.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Carthage Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	70.58	300^th	1226	75.5%
2019	75.78	264^th	1276	79.3%
2021	50.99	436^th	1017	57.1%
2022	58.47	425^th	1286	67.0%
2023	57.06	460^th	1275	63.9%
2024	58.84	442^nd	1251	64.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Carthage Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	76.18	224^th	1223	81.7%
2019	71.98	292^nd	1296	77.5%
2021	52.00	408^th	1048	61.1%
2022	57.45	450^th	1286	65.0%
2023	59.33	418^th	1292	67.6%
2024	60.03	418^th	1264	66.9%

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Rank History for White students at Carthage Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	60.34	315^th	889	64.6%
2019	60.31	331^st	905	63.4%
2021	38.82	476^th	813	41.5%
2022	36.34	556^th	898	38.1%
2023	40.01	522^nd	895	41.7%
2024	44.08	474^th	875	45.8%

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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 Carthage Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	198	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	204
2009	189	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	193
2010	170	1	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	177
2011	181	2	0	3	0	0	0	186
2012	178	1	0	2	0	0	0	181
2014	166	1	0	2	0	0	0	169
2015	160	2	0	7	1	0	0	170
2016	152	0	0	6	1	0	0	159
2017	179	0	0	4	1	0	1	185
2018	168	0	1	4	1	0	1	175
2019	169	0	2	2	0	0	3	176
2020	130	0	2	5	0	0	3	140
2021	174	0	2	5	0	0	0	181
2022	139	0	1	5	1	0	1	147
2023	162	0	0	8	1	0	0	171
2024	164	0	1	10	1	0	0	176

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 Carthage Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	204	15.0	13.6	30.4
2009	193	18.0	10.7	28.5
2010	177	17.5	10.0	37.9
2011	186	13.2	14.0	42.5
2012	181	13.2	13.6	43.1
2014	169	n/a	n/a	46.7
2015	170	12.0	14.1	51.8
2016	159	11.0	14.4	47.8
2017	185	12.9	14.2	43.8
2018	175	12.0	14.5	44
2019	176	12.0	14.6	51.1
2020	140	10.5	13.3	40.7
2021	181	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	147	12.7	11.5	42.2
2023	171	12.5	13.6	46.2
2024	176	14.5	12.1	36.9

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 Carthage Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	204	15.0	13.6	30.4
2009	193	18.0	10.7	28.5
2010	177	17.5	10.0	37.9
2011	186	13.2	14.0	42.5
2012	181	13.2	13.6	43.1
2014	169	n/a	n/a	46.7
2015	170	12.0	14.1	51.8
2016	159	11.0	14.4	47.8
2017	185	12.9	14.2	43.8
2018	175	12.0	14.5	44
2019	176	12.0	14.6	51.1
2020	140	10.5	13.3	40.7
2021	181	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	147	12.7	11.5	42.2
2023	171	12.5	13.6	46.2
2024	176	14.5	12.1	36.9

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.

Immunization Rates

Carthage Middle School

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	68.7%	98.2%	98.2%
2016	99.4%	99.4%	99.4%	99.4%	75.0%	99.4%	24.4%	32.7%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	74.3%	100.0%	100.0%	50.3%
2018	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	72.6%	100.0%	100.0%	72.6%
2019	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	74.9%	100.0%	100.0%	73.2%
2021	97.2%	97.2%	97.2%	97.2%	97.2%	97.2%	97.2%	71.3%
2022	95.0%	95.0%	95.0%	95.0%	95.0%	95.0%	95.0%	71.3%
2023	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	79.1%
2024	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	71.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carthage Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,076 (4.9%)	$20,732 (95.1%)	$21,809
2020	$393 (4.7%)	$7,912 (95.3%)	$8,305
2021	$1,269 (13.2%)	$8,333 (86.8%)	$9,603
2022	$1,269 (13.2%)	$8,333 (86.8%)	$9,603
2023	$1,982 (17.1%)	$9,575 (82.9%)	$11,557
2024	$226 (1.8%)	$12,112 (98.2%)	$12,338

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carthage Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 296^th of 1356 Middle schools	Ranks 459^th of 1367 Middle schools	11.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Middle School)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Education Service District 317)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	37.9	35.2	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carthage Middle School)	13.3	14.6	1.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carthage Education Service District 317)	13.3	14.6	1.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	29.8	25.6	4.2%
5th Grade Science (Carthage Middle School)	35.7	27.8	7.9%
5th Grade Science (Carthage Education Service District 317)	35.7	31.7	4%
5th Grade Science (Illinois)	54.4	52.4	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Middle School)	51.8	26.8	25%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Education Service District 317)	51.8	26.2	25.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	35	34.2	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carthage Middle School)	22.2	26.8	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carthage Education Service District 317)	22.2	26.2	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	25.3	23.4	1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Middle School)	70.7	58.6	12.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Education Service District 317)	70.7	57.7	13%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	41.2	37.9	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Carthage Middle School)	51.2	31	20.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Carthage Education Service District 317)	51.2	30.5	20.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	29.9	26.9	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Middle School)	55.6	48.6	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Education Service District 317)	55.6	48.6	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	39.6	40.5	0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carthage Middle School)	44.5	21.6	22.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carthage Education Service District 317)	44.5	21.6	22.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	32.6	25.7	6.9%
8th Grade Science (Carthage Middle School)	44.1	39.5	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Carthage Education Service District 317)	44.1	39.5	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Illinois)	55	52	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	176	171	2.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	2	8	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	169	162	4.1%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.1%	46.2%	4.9%

Schools Near Carthage Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)					IAR Mathematics (2024)					% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carthage Middle School	Public	5-8	210 S Adams St	Carthage	62321	Hancock County	Carthage Education Service District 317	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 357-3914	176	15	12.1	36.9%	164 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.7	450^th of 1363 public middle schools	67.0%		58.6	459^th of 1367 public middle schools	66.4%	9	46.5	36.4	50.0	63.5	73.6	57.2	10.3	11.1	24.4	19.7	16.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	71.4	$12,338	$226	$12,112

Frequently Asked Questions about Carthage Middle School

How many students attend Carthage Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 176 students attended Carthage Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Carthage Middle School?

Students at Carthage Middle School are 93% White, 6% Hispanic.

Is Carthage Middle School a good school?

Carthage Middle School ranks 450^th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Carthage Middle School attend?

Students who attend Carthage Middle School usually go on to attend Illini West High School

What district is Carthage Middle School in?

Carthage Education Service District 317

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