Summary:
The city of Carthage, Illinois is home to a single elementary school, Carthage Primary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with a performance rating of 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. In the 2024-2025 school year, Carthage Primary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (36.9%) and Mathematics (25%) were significantly lower than the district (55.8% and 28.9%) and state (53.1% and 38.5%) averages, and these rates have declined from the previous year.
Carthage Primary School has a student population of 250, with a high percentage (38.4%) of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's community. The school's per-student spending for the 2023-2024 school year was $11,843, and the student-teacher ratio is 20:1. While these resource allocation metrics appear reasonable, the school's underperformance suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized to support student learning and address the school's challenges.
Overall, Carthage Education Service District 317 appears to have a single underperforming elementary school that may require targeted interventions and additional support to improve student outcomes. The school's declining proficiency rates and socioeconomic challenges indicate the need for a comprehensive approach to address the unique needs of the Carthage community and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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