Cary Jr High School vs. Hannah Beardsley Middle School
Should you attend Cary Jr High School or Hannah Beardsley 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
Overview
Serving 745 students in grades 6-8, Cary 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 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 831 students in grades 6-8, Hannah Beardsley 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 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
745 students
831 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1505 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
244
262
Grade 7 Students
275
276
Grade 8 Students
226
293
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
24%
30%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
68%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
93%
