Serving 676 students in grades 6-8, Amelia V Carriel Jr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amelia V Carriel Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Amelia V Carriel Jr High School's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amelia V Carriel Jr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amelia V Carriel Jr High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
18%
17%
White
65%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amelia V Carriel Jr High School's ranking?
Amelia V Carriel Jr High School is ranked #940 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Amelia V Carriel Jr High School often compared to?
Amelia V Carriel Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fulton Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Amelia V Carriel Jr High School?
676 students attend Amelia V Carriel Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Amelia V Carriel Jr High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amelia V Carriel Jr High School?
Amelia V Carriel Jr High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amelia V Carriel Jr High School offer ?
Amelia V Carriel Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Amelia V Carriel Jr High School part of?
Amelia V Carriel Jr High School is part of O Fallon CCSD 90 School District.
School Reviews
1 5/6/2021
I am pulling my children from this school as soon as possible. I do not want masking/plexiglass or social distancing pushed upon my child or do I want my child to receive CV19 jab!!! I will make Heath decisions in my family not the school not state. There is NO EMERGENCY at this time (and hacienda been for a long while now) and it seems the school still FORCES my children to mask. They have school from 745 to 1245 every day with Wednesday being remote (which in my opinion) is a joke. I had an incident the other day where a teacher sent my daughter's class and email stating she would not be available for zoom meeting and for them to do homework assigned. No reason why. I called the school last Wednesday to speak with Principal (and I've called every day since she's somehow always too busy) she has still not responded to me she was suppose to call me back 8 days ago still nothing. They don''t care about the kids (some teachers are great there not all). They don''t listen to the parents. It used to be a good school until last few years. I can''t wait to get my kids into another school.
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