Summary:
The Carthage Education Service District 317 in Illinois contains a single middle school, Carthage Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. Despite its small size, Carthage Middle School has consistently performed well, ranking in the top third of Illinois middle schools over the past 3 years.
Carthage Middle School's academic performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, with 65.5% of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments in 2024-2025, compared to the statewide average of 53.1%. The school also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, indicating strong student engagement. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.1 to 1 and per-student spending of $12,338 in 2023-2024, the school appears to have the resources and support to provide a quality education.
While Carthage Middle School's overall performance is commendable, the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged population, with over 36% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Ensuring equity and opportunity for all students will be crucial for the school's continued success.
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