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Mt Carmel Junior High School

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Mt Carmel Junior High School is a public middle school in Mount Carmel, Illinois, serving 202 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Wabash CUSD 348 district, which is ranked 563 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Mt Carmel Junior High School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 24.9% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 32.3% for the district and 41.2% for the state. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was just 5.5%, significantly lower than the district's 17.6% and the state's 28.4%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with white students and students with disabilities ranking in the bottom 10% of Illinois middle schools.

Chronic absenteeism has been a significant issue at Mt Carmel Junior High School, with rates ranging from 9.1% in 2019-2020 to 37.4% in 2022-2023, well above the state average of 17.1%. Despite increased per-student spending and relatively small class sizes, the school's academic performance has continued to decline, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be enough to address the school's challenges. The school's statewide ranking has steadily dropped, from 543 out of 1,356 Illinois middle schools in 2018-2019 to 1,093 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school is struggling to keep pace with its peers across the state.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 201 N Pear St
       Mount Carmel, IL  62863-2101

(618) 262-8886

District: Wabash CUSD 348

SchoolDigger Rank:
1093rd of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,303 Help


Students who attend Mt Carmel Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Mount Carmel High School

Feeder schools for Mt Carmel Junior High School:

Elementary:    Mt Carmel Elementary School
    Mt Carmel Grade School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  202

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Two or more races:
1.5%
Asian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Compare Details Mt Carmel Junior High School ranks worse than 80.2% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.34. (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 Mt Carmel Junior High School is $13,303.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mt Carmel Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Carmel Junior High School 1093rd of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Mt Carmel Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Wabash CUSD 348:

SchoolDigger ranks Wabash CUSD 348 563rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mt Carmel Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Mt Carmel Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.94 394th 1185 66.8%
2004 60.59 551st 1204 54.2%
2005 46.78 741st 1209 38.7%
2006 71.81 363rd 1272 71.5%
2007 70.57 381st 1287 70.4%
2008 68.05 453rd 1293 65.0%
2009 69.34 441st 1318 66.5%
2010 65.17 523rd 1327 60.6%
2011 64.12 547th 1344 59.3%
2012 66.73 483rd 1365 64.6%
2013 62.75 493rd 1367 63.9%
2014 51.26 670th 1322 49.3%
2015 38.61 739th 1302 43.2%
2016 50.86 583rd 1294 54.9%
2017 48.74 609th 1293 52.9%
2018 40.09 735th 1293 43.2%
2019 55.33 543rd 1356 60.0%
2021 39.99 657th 1241 47.1%
2022 48.42 620th 1369 54.7%
2023 25.67 997th 1367 27.1%
2024 20.34 1093rd 1363 19.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mt Carmel Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.83 229th 602 62.0%
2019 46.36 306th 792 61.4%
2021 26.00 472nd 548 13.9%
2022 33.55 513th 781 34.3%
2023 21.57 727th 805 9.7%
2024 16.95 780th 802 2.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt Carmel Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.87 774th 1161 33.3%
2019 57.88 410th 1217 66.3%
2021 35.99 641st 1019 37.1%
2022 47.93 553rd 1221 54.7%
2023 22.14 1040th 1234 15.7%
2024 21.78 1029th 1219 15.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Mt Carmel Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.14 38th 70 45.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Mt Carmel Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.27 804th 1226 34.4%
2019 49.63 602nd 1276 52.8%
2021 33.42 640th 1017 37.1%
2022 48.09 585th 1286 54.5%
2023 27.58 902nd 1275 29.3%
2024 15.69 1109th 1251 11.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mt Carmel Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.03 426th 674 36.8%
2024 21.56 617th 639 3.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Mt Carmel Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.44 625th 1223 48.9%
2019 59.46 460th 1296 64.5%
2021 42.81 523rd 1048 50.1%
2022 48.32 571st 1286 55.6%
2023 24.36 978th 1292 24.3%
2024 26.63 895th 1264 29.2%
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Rank History for White students at Mt Carmel Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.34 737th 889 17.1%
2019 35.50 594th 905 34.4%
2021 28.11 590th 813 27.4%
2022 30.24 641st 898 28.6%
2023 12.49 835th 895 6.7%
2024 8.32 840th 875 4.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Mt Carmel Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 401 8 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 417
2003 401 8 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 417
2004 426 6 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 435
2005 407 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 416
2006 381 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 7 393
2007 371 1 1 6 2 n/a n/a 6 387
2008 361 1 2 5 1 n/a n/a 11 381
2009 383 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 9 399
2010 352 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 12 367
2011 356 1 1 2 0 0 12 0 372
2012 347 0 0 2 0 0 8 0 357
2013 324 1 1 1 0 0 12 0 339
2014 334 0 1 0 0 0 9 0 344
2015 325 1 2 0 0 0 11 0 339
2016 321 1 2 0 0 0 6 0 330
2017 306 3 3 2 0 0 5 0 319
2018 211 2 2 1 0 0 2 0 218
2019 222 2 3 3 0 0 4 0 234
2020 188 1 4 4 0 0 5 0 202
2021 190 1 1 0 0 0 4 0 196
2022 183 1 3 0 0 0 4 0 191
2023 192 1 2 2 1 1 3 0 202

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 Mt Carmel Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 417 26.2 15.9 32.9
2003 417 26.2 15.9 32.9
2004 435 26.2 16.6 37.7
2005 416 25.2 16.5 40.8
2006 393 25.0 15.7 37.3
2007 387 23.0 16.8 42.5
2008 381 23.0 16.6 41.4
2009 399 25.0 16.0 41.5
2010 367 25.0 14.6 45.6
2011 372 23.5 15.8 44.6
2012 357 22.5 15.8 44.5
2013 339 32.9 10.2 49.3
2014 344 27.0 12.7 53.2
2015 339 26.0 13.0 54.9
2016 330 21.0 15.7 49.1
2017 319 20.0 15.9 50.2
2018 218 13.8 15.7 52.3
2019 234 14.0 16.7 53.8
2020 202 14.0 14.4 51.5
2021 196 n/a n/a n/a
2022 191 15.0 12.7 50.3
2023 202 14.0 14.4 49.5

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 Mt Carmel Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 417 26.2 15.9 32.9
2003 417 26.2 15.9 32.9
2004 435 26.2 16.6 37.7
2005 416 25.2 16.5 40.8
2006 393 25.0 15.7 37.3
2007 387 23.0 16.8 42.5
2008 381 23.0 16.6 41.4
2009 399 25.0 16.0 41.5
2010 367 25.0 14.6 45.6
2011 372 23.5 15.8 44.6
2012 357 22.5 15.8 44.5
2013 339 32.9 10.2 49.3
2014 344 27.0 12.7 53.2
2015 339 26.0 13.0 54.9
2016 330 21.0 15.7 49.1
2017 319 20.0 15.9 50.2
2018 218 13.8 15.7 52.3
2019 234 14.0 16.7 53.8
2020 202 14.0 14.4 51.5
2021 196 n/a n/a n/a
2022 191 15.0 12.7 50.3
2023 202 14.0 14.4 49.5

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

Mt Carmel Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%99.4%99.4%
201699.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%99.7%34.2%
201799.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%99.4%99.4%68.8%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201998.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%99.6%98.3%98.3%98.3%
202199.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.5%99.0%99.0%99.0%
202299.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%100.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%
2023100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202499.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $125 (1.4%) $8,953 (98.6%) $9,078
2020 $486 (5.0%) $9,330 (95.0%) $9,816
2021 $967 (9.1%) $9,633 (90.9%) $10,600
2022 $967 (9.1%) $9,633 (90.9%) $10,600
2023 $1,699 (14.8%) $9,803 (85.2%) $11,502
2024 $2,709 (20.4%) $10,594 (79.6%) $13,303

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt Carmel Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 543rd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 997th of 1367 Middle schools
 32.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Carmel Junior High School)50.99.1
 41.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wabash CUSD 348)50.99.1
 41.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mt Carmel Junior High School)1410.1
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wabash CUSD 348)1410.1
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Carmel Junior High School)55.414
 41.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wabash CUSD 348)55.414
 41.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mt Carmel Junior High School)20.63.2
 17.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wabash CUSD 348)20.63.2
 17.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Mt Carmel Junior High School)54.554.7
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (Wabash CUSD 348)54.555.2
 0.7%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students234202
 13.7%
African American21
 50%
American Indian01
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander01
White222192
 13.5%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.8%49.5%
 4.3%

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Mt Carmel Junior High School ranks in the bottom 19.8% of Illinois middle schools.

Students who attend Mt Carmel Junior High School usually go on to attend Mount Carmel High School

Students at Mt Carmel Junior High School are 95% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 202 students attended Mt Carmel Junior High School.


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