Carbondale Middle School
Tel:
(618)457-2174
- Carbondale Middle School serves 418 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Carbondale Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Carbondale Middle School's student population of 418 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 418 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carbondale Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carbondale Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3124 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
| Black | 48% | 17% |
| White | 32% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Carbondale ESD 95 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carbondale Middle School is Carbondale Community High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Giant City Elementary School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lewis School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carbondale Lewis School Magnet School
Grades: 4-5 | 269 students
0.5 miles
801 S Lewis Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618)457-5393 0.5 4-5 269 - Carbondale Carbondale Community High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 987 students
0.6 miles
1301 E Walnut St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618)457-3371 0.6 9-12 987 - Carbondale Thomas Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 2-3 | 326 students
1.6 miles
1025 N Wall St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618)457-6226 1.6 2-3 326 - Carbondale Giant City Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 222 students
3.1 miles
1062 Boskydell Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618)457-5391 3.1 PK-8 222 - Carbondale Parrish Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-1 | 473 students
3.3 miles
121 N Parrish Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618)457-5781 3.3 PK-1 473
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