West Carroll Middle School
Tel:
(815) 244-2002
West Carroll Middle School serves 303 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
West Carroll Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
West Carroll Middle School's student population of 303 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 303 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
West Carroll Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West Carroll Middle School is 0.22, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2158 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 32% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 37% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 88% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.68 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 3% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Carroll CUSD 314 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Carroll Middle School is Eastland Jr/sr High School (7.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Chadwick Junior High School (7.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chadwick Elementary School (7.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chadwick Chadwick Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 60 students
7.0 miles
19 School St
Chadwick, IL 61014
(815) 684-5191 7.0 4-5 60 - Chadwick Chadwick Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 95 students
7.0 miles
19 School St
Chadwick, IL 61014
(815) 684-5191 7.0 6-8 95 - Lanark Eastland Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 297 students
7.1 miles
500 S School Dr
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6341 7.1 7-12 297 - Elizabeth Rap Elizabeth Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school | 16 students
8.0 miles
950 Us Highway 20 W
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1408 8.0 Inquire with school 16 - Savanna West Carroll Primary Grades: PK-4 | 459 students
8.0 miles
2215 Wacker Rd
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7747 8.0 PK-4 459
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.
