Carterville Jr High School vs. Herrin Middle School
Should I attend Carterville Jr High School or Herrin Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' 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 371 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 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 506 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 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
371 students
506 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#910 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1536 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
3
158
Grade 7 Students
189
168
Grade 8 Students
179
180
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
79%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
