Serving 450 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 24% (which is lower 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 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
School Overview
Carl Sandburg Jr High School's student population of 450 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Carl Sandburg Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Sandburg Jr High School is 0.65, 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
#1641 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
39%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
44%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Sandburg Jr High School's ranking?
Carl Sandburg Jr High School is ranked #1641 out of 3,426 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 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Jr High School?
450 students attend Carl Sandburg Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Carl Sandburg Jr High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl Sandburg Jr High School?
Carl Sandburg Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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
First Day of School
August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)
No School | Spring Break
March 23, 2026 (Monday)
No School | Spring Break
March 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School | Spring Break
March 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School | Spring Break
March 26, 2026 (Thursday)
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