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Charleston Middle School vs. Mattoon Middle School

Should you attend Charleston Middle School or Mattoon 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
Charleston Middle School
920 Smith Dr
Charleston, IL 61920
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Mattoon Middle School
1200 S 9th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades 7-8, Charleston Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 621 students in grades 6-8, Mattoon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
395 students
621 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charleston Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mattoon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charleston Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mattoon Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charleston Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mattoon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charleston Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston Community Unit School District 1 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mattoon Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2425 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1970 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charleston Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mattoon Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
17%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charleston Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston Community Unit School District 1 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mattoon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charleston Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston Community Unit School District 1 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mattoon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Charleston Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mattoon Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
202
Grade 7 Students
192
230
Grade 8 Students
203
189

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charleston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charleston Community Unit School District 1 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mattoon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charleston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston Community Unit School District 1 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mattoon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charleston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston Community Unit School District 1 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mattoon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charleston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston Community Unit School District 1 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mattoon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charleston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston Community Unit School District 1 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mattoon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charleston Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston Community Unit School District 1 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mattoon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charleston Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston Community Unit School District 1 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mattoon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charleston Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charleston Community Unit School District 1 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mattoon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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