Cary Junior High School

Summary:

Cary Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Cary, Illinois, with an enrollment of 681 students. The school is part of the Cary CCSD 26 district, which is ranked 329 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cary Junior High School consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science proficiency across all grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 54.6% of Cary Junior High students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.2%. In Science, 67.8% of Cary Junior High students were proficient, compared to the state average of 53.2%. The school also performs well for most student subgroups, with male students, White students, and special education students ranking in the top 40% of Illinois middle schools. However, Hispanic students and multi-racial students perform below average, ranking in the bottom 40% of Illinois middle schools.

Compared to nearby highly-rated schools like Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus and Barrington Middle School Station, Cary Junior High School still outperforms the state average in ELA and Math. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 121 out of 1,294 Illinois middle schools in 2015-2016 to 414 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024, suggesting increased competition from other high-performing schools. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate, while declining, is still higher than the state average, which could be an area for the school to focus on.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2109 Crystal Lake Rd
       Cary, IL  60013-1426


(224) 357-5150

District: Cary CCSD 26

SchoolDigger Rank:
414th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,921 Help


Students who attend Cary Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Cary-Grove Community High School

Feeder schools for Cary Junior High School:

Elementary:    Briargate Elementary School
    Deer Path Elementary School
    Three Oaks School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  681

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.7%
Hispanic:
23.2%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.5% Help


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Compare Details Cary Junior High School ranks better than 69.6% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Cary Junior High School is $13,921.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cary Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cary Junior High School 414th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Cary Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Cary CCSD 26:

SchoolDigger ranks Cary CCSD 26 329th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cary Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Cary Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.47 75th 1185 93.7%
2004 84.06 146th 1204 87.9%
2005 87.29 97th 1209 92.0%
2006 84.80 103rd 1272 91.9%
2007 81.76 160th 1287 87.6%
2008 83.84 122nd 1293 90.6%
2009 83.88 118th 1318 91.0%
2010 86.34 70th 1327 94.7%
2011 81.84 160th 1344 88.1%
2012 82.67 154th 1365 88.7%
2013 84.62 169th 1367 87.6%
2014 84.67 158th 1322 88.0%
2015 88.30 133rd 1302 89.8%
2016 87.65 121st 1294 90.6%
2017 82.47 191st 1293 85.2%
2018 79.28 225th 1293 82.6%
2019 72.07 321st 1356 76.3%
2021 62.12 360th 1241 71.0%
2022 74.07 289th 1369 78.9%
2023 72.07 304th 1367 77.8%
2024 63.18 414th 1363 69.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cary Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.35 81st 179 54.7%
2022 62.34 73rd 195 62.6%
2023 60.53 73rd 194 62.4%
2024 42.75 95th 184 48.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cary Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.34 182nd 285 36.1%
2019 28.73 310th 339 8.6%
2021 30.73 242nd 277 12.6%
2022 36.41 303rd 454 33.3%
2023 47.11 187th 480 61.0%
2024 48.60 175th 486 64.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cary Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.07 224th 602 62.8%
2019 52.50 238th 792 69.9%
2021 31.27 391st 548 28.6%
2022 46.85 288th 781 63.1%
2023 68.08 160th 805 80.1%
2024 67.90 184th 802 77.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cary Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.63 342nd 1161 70.5%
2019 57.87 411th 1217 66.2%
2021 43.35 527th 1019 48.3%
2022 55.50 431st 1221 64.7%
2023 56.69 416th 1234 66.3%
2024 51.94 487th 1219 60.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Cary Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.24 228th 1226 81.4%
2019 72.28 309th 1276 75.8%
2021 52.80 410th 1017 59.7%
2022 69.75 308th 1286 76.0%
2023 67.68 338th 1275 73.5%
2024 60.24 425th 1251 66.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cary Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.38 334th 674 50.4%
2024 51.70 210th 639 67.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Cary Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.44 201st 1223 83.6%
2019 69.70 324th 1296 75.0%
2021 64.02 286th 1048 72.7%
2022 76.40 229th 1286 82.2%
2023 73.77 255th 1292 80.3%
2024 64.27 369th 1264 70.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Cary Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.22 299th 590 49.3%
2019 43.29 334th 639 47.7%
2021 34.46 350th 517 32.3%
2022 40.58 370th 662 44.1%
2023 33.41 443rd 661 33.0%
2024 31.78 439th 643 31.7%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Cary Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.45 215th 889 75.8%
2019 61.41 319th 905 64.8%
2021 52.89 347th 813 57.3%
2022 67.04 242nd 898 73.1%
2023 67.34 239th 895 73.3%
2024 56.75 346th 875 60.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

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Enrollment information for Cary Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 491 1 2 16 n/a n/a n/a 0 510
1990 558 n/a n/a 12 n/a n/a n/a 0 570
1991 638 1 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 657
1992 704 5 5 15 3 n/a n/a 0 732
1993 784 5 7 24 8 n/a n/a 0 828
1994 521 3 4 23 4 n/a n/a 0 555
1995 555 0 6 26 4 n/a n/a 0 591
1996 555 0 6 26 4 n/a n/a 0 591
1997 568 2 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1998 622 3 9 20 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1999 646 2 7 24 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2000 683 0 6 34 2 n/a n/a 0 725
2001 716 1 10 34 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2002 756 2 11 35 0 n/a n/a 0 804
2003 756 2 11 35 0 n/a n/a 0 804
2004 779 9 12 37 0 n/a n/a 0 837
2005 778 6 12 41 0 n/a n/a 15 852
2006 782 7 9 58 0 n/a n/a 16 872
2007 751 4 8 51 0 n/a n/a 19 833
2008 744 4 14 58 0 n/a n/a 22 842
2009 727 4 21 68 0 n/a n/a 23 843
2010 660 3 18 54 1 n/a n/a 21 757
2011 634 3 17 65 17 3 25 0 764
2012 865 5 24 102 24 0 32 0 1052
2013 813 7 22 116 15 1 34 0 1008
2014 755 5 21 138 10 1 32 0 962
2015 744 5 18 138 7 1 34 0 947
2016 722 5 21 135 6 1 30 0 920
2017 706 3 19 137 8 1 23 0 897
2018 683 7 22 154 6 2 25 0 899
2019 634 8 19 152 4 1 25 0 843
2020 620 8 17 150 3 2 28 0 828
2021 581 6 13 155 1 2 38 0 796
2022 540 6 13 164 2 1 37 0 763
2023 454 7 16 158 2 0 44 0 681

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 Cary Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 510 26.0 19.6 n/a
1990 570 29.0 19.6 n/a
1991 657 35.0 18.7 n/a
1992 732 38.5 19.0 n/a
1993 828 42.5 19.5 n/a
1994 555 34.0 16.3 n/a
1995 591 36.5 16.2 n/a
1996 591 36.5 16.2 n/a
1997 600 38.0 15.8 n/a
1998 654 38.6 16.9 n/a
1999 679 45.7 14.9 n/a
2000 725 44.0 16.5 n/a
2001 761 44.6 17.1 n/a
2002 804 52.6 15.3 4.9
2003 804 52.6 15.3 4.9
2004 837 53.6 15.6 5.4
2005 852 46.5 18.3 6.8
2006 872 47.0 18.6 8.2
2007 833 42.0 19.8 7.5
2008 842 43.0 19.6 8.5
2009 843 52.0 16.2 9
2010 757 48.0 15.7 11.8
2011 764 30.0 25.4 16.2
2012 1052 41.8 25.1 15.8
2013 1008 45.1 22.3 18.5
2014 962 52.4 18.3 19.2
2015 947 57.0 16.6 22.6
2016 920 58.0 15.8 19.5
2017 897 58.2 15.3 22.3
2018 899 57.8 15.5 20.7
2019 843 61.6 13.6 21.5
2020 828 60.5 13.6 22.2
2021 796 n/a n/a n/a
2022 763 59.5 12.8 21.1
2023 681 56.0 12.1 27.5

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 Cary Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 510 26.0 19.6 n/a
1990 570 29.0 19.6 n/a
1991 657 35.0 18.7 n/a
1992 732 38.5 19.0 n/a
1993 828 42.5 19.5 n/a
1994 555 34.0 16.3 n/a
1995 591 36.5 16.2 n/a
1996 591 36.5 16.2 n/a
1997 600 38.0 15.8 n/a
1998 654 38.6 16.9 n/a
1999 679 45.7 14.9 n/a
2000 725 44.0 16.5 n/a
2001 761 44.6 17.1 n/a
2002 804 52.6 15.3 4.9
2003 804 52.6 15.3 4.9
2004 837 53.6 15.6 5.4
2005 852 46.5 18.3 6.8
2006 872 47.0 18.6 8.2
2007 833 42.0 19.8 7.5
2008 842 43.0 19.6 8.5
2009 843 52.0 16.2 9
2010 757 48.0 15.7 11.8
2011 764 30.0 25.4 16.2
2012 1052 41.8 25.1 15.8
2013 1008 45.1 22.3 18.5
2014 962 52.4 18.3 19.2
2015 947 57.0 16.6 22.6
2016 920 58.0 15.8 19.5
2017 897 58.2 15.3 22.3
2018 899 57.8 15.5 20.7
2019 843 61.6 13.6 21.5
2020 828 60.5 13.6 22.2
2021 796 n/a n/a n/a
2022 763 59.5 12.8 21.1
2023 681 56.0 12.1 27.5

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

Cary Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.7%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.7%99.4%99.7%
201699.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.4%98.9%32.1%
201798.5%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.8%98.5%98.8%65.5%
201898.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%97.9%97.1%99.5%97.8%
201998.2%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.1%96.7%98.2%96.4%
202197.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.3%97.7%91.9%
202298.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.5%97.9%97.9%96.4%
202397.8%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%95.9%97.8%95.1%
202498.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.0%98.3%98.3%96.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cary Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $282 (2.6%) $10,387 (97.4%) $10,669
2020 $209 (1.9%) $10,635 (98.1%) $10,844
2021 $310 (3.1%) $9,735 (96.9%) $10,046
2022 $310 (3.1%) $9,735 (96.9%) $10,046
2023 $745 (5.8%) $12,126 (94.2%) $12,871
2024 $694 (5.0%) $13,227 (95.0%) $13,921

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cary Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 321st of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 304th of 1367 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cary Junior High School)40.139
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cary CCSD 26)40.141.9
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cary Junior High School)31.827.8
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cary CCSD 26)31.830.2
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cary Junior High School)3859.4
 21.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cary CCSD 26)3858.4
 20.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cary Junior High School)41.436.8
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cary CCSD 26)41.435.9
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cary Junior High School)44.648
 3.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cary CCSD 26)44.648
 3.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cary Junior High School)44.125
 19.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cary CCSD 26)44.125
 19.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Cary Junior High School)7770.8
 6.2%
   8th Grade Science (Cary CCSD 26)7770.8
 6.2%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students843681
 19.2%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian1916
 15.8%
Hispanic152158
 3.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White634454
 28.4%
Two or More Races2544
 76%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.5%27.5%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cary Junior High School

Students at Cary Junior High School are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Cary Junior High School usually go on to attend Cary-Grove Community High School

Cary Junior High School ranks 414th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 681 students attended Cary Junior High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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