Serving 406 students in grades 7-8, Carl Sandburg Jr High 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 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl Sandburg Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Carl Sandburg Jr High School's student population of 406 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carl Sandburg Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Sandburg Jr High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1695 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
38%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
46%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Sandburg Jr High School's ranking?
Carl Sandburg Jr High School is ranked #1695 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Carl Sandburg Jr High School often compared to?
Carl Sandburg Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plum Grove Jr High School, Walter R Sundling Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Jr High School?
406 students attend Carl Sandburg Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Carl Sandburg Jr High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl Sandburg Jr High School?
Carl Sandburg Jr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carl Sandburg Jr High School offer ?
Carl Sandburg Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Carl Sandburg Jr High School part of?
Carl Sandburg Jr High School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School (Grades 1-7)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School (Grades K-8 & Early Childhood)
September 05, 2024 (Thursday)
No School | Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
No School | Spring Break
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
No School | Spring Break
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
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