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Mt Carmel Junior High School

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Mt Carmel Junior High School ranks 834 th of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

834^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,368 Illinois Middle Schools

Better than 39% of Illinois middle schools

Summary

Mt Carmel Junior High School is a public middle school in Mount Carmel, Illinois, serving 213 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Wabash CUSD 348 district, which is ranked 539 out of 811 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Mt Carmel Junior High School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness exams. The school's performance has declined over the years, with proficiency rates dropping from 58.1% to 48.9% in ELA and from 18.9% to 9.6% in Mathematics. Student subgroup performance also varies, with female and White students generally outperforming their male and non-White counterparts, respectively. Chronic absenteeism has been a persistent issue, with rates ranging from 11.7% to 30.8%, higher than the state average of 14.6%.

Despite an increase in per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic challenges persist. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, at 55.87% compared to the state average of 48.1%, may be a contributing factor. Addressing the root causes of the school's declining performance, subgroup disparities, and chronic absenteeism through targeted interventions and a focus on equity and inclusivity could be crucial in helping Mt Carmel Junior High School improve student outcomes and better serve the needs of the local community.

199

Students ?

6.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,098

Per pupil spending ?

56.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

201 N Pear St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863-2101

(618) 262-8886

District: Wabash CUSD 348

Students who attend Mt Carmel Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Mount Carmel High School

Feeder schools for Mt Carmel Junior High School:

Elementary:	Mt Carmel Elementary School
	Mt Carmel Grade School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

2.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 43rd percentile in 2015 → 39th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (35% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 29 pts below the Illinois average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg43%

Illinois avg46%

834^th of 1,368

Illinois public middle schools ?

Bottom 39%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 43% (2015) to bottom 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

539^th of 811Wabash CUSD 348 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	36.5	834 of 1368	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	20.3	1093 of 1363	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.7	997 of 1367	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.4	620 of 1369	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.0	657 of 1241	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.3	543 of 1356	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.1	735 of 1293	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	48.7	609 of 1293	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.9	583 of 1294	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	38.6	739 of 1302	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	51.3	670 of 1322	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	62.7	493 of 1367	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.7	483 of 1365	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.1	547 of 1344	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.2	523 of 1327	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	69.3	441 of 1318	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.1	453 of 1293	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.6	381 of 1287	70.4%	★★★★☆
2006	71.8	363 of 1272	71.5%	★★★★☆
2005	46.8	741 of 1209	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	60.6	551 of 1204	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2003	68.9	394 of 1185	66.8%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	21.6	617 of 639	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	34.0	426 of 674	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	36.8	766 of 1248	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	15.7	1109 of 1251	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.6	902 of 1275	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.1	585 of 1286	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.4	640 of 1017	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.6	602 of 1276	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.3	804 of 1226	34.4%	★★☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	55.7	21 of 58	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.1	38 of 70	45.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	36.3	771 of 1229	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	21.8	1029 of 1219	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.1	1040 of 1234	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	47.9	553 of 1221	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.0	641 of 1019	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.9	410 of 1217	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.9	774 of 1161	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	36.1	768 of 1271	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.6	895 of 1264	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.4	978 of 1292	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.3	571 of 1286	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.8	523 of 1048	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.5	460 of 1296	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.4	625 of 1223	48.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	26.3	588 of 812	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.0	780 of 802	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	21.6	727 of 805	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	33.6	513 of 781	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.0	472 of 548	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	46.4	306 of 792	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.8	229 of 602	62.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	17.4	775 of 884	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	8.3	840 of 875	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	12.5	835 of 895	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	30.2	641 of 898	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.1	590 of 813	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.5	594 of 905	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	22.3	737 of 889	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Homeless (2025)64th percentile+25 vs school

Male (2025)40th percentile~ school

Female (2025)39th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)37th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)28th percentile-11 vs school

White (2025)12th percentile-27 vs school

Disabled (2024)3rd percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts49%-4 vs state

Science47%~ state avg

Mathematics10%-29 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)	IAR English Language Arts (2025)			IAR Mathematics (2025)			% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mt Carmel Junior High School	Public	7-8	201 N Pear St	Mount Carmel	62863	Wabash County	Wabash CUSD 348	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 262-8886	199	33	6.0	56.8%	183 (92.0%)	3 (1.5%)	6 (3.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	36.5	834^th of 1368 public middle schools	39.0%		20.3	1093^rd of 1363 public middle schools	19.8%	259	46.7	49.5	48.4	48.9	12.6	6.5	9.6	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	$15,098	$1,721	$13,377

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Carmel Junior High School

Is Mt Carmel Junior High School a good school?

Mt Carmel Junior High School ranks 834^th of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Mt Carmel Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Mt Carmel Junior High School usually go on to attend Mount Carmel High School

How many students attend Mt Carmel Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 199 students attended Mt Carmel Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mt Carmel Junior High School?

Students at Mt Carmel Junior High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Mt Carmel Junior High School in?

Wabash CUSD 348

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