Carterville Jr High School vs. Herrin Middle School
Should you attend Carterville Jr High School or Herrin Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carterville Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 348 students in grades 7-8, Carterville 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 29% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 510 students in grades 6-8, Herrin Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
348 students
510 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#741 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1296 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
174
Grade 7 Students
177
161
Grade 8 Students
171
175
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
80%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
